[Healeys] choke springs

richard mayor boyracer466 at gmail.com
Thu Oct 8 18:35:30 MDT 2015


Ira,  I would go with the standard spring.  It is easier to adjust proper
tension.

On Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 8:33 AM, Earl Kagna <kags at shaw.ca> wrote:

> Ira:
>
> I use a pair of original throttle return springs on my stock BJ8.  Over
> the years, I have fooled around with various coil springs, ballpoint pen
> springs, etc. – nothing works as well for me as what I use.  The bottom end
> of the springs are hooked around the hydraulic pipe right below the carbs –
> should be the same on the BT7 as the BJ8.  The top end is hooked around the
> cotter pin that secures the cable fitting to the choke arm.  The tension
> seems to be just about right – if you go to a drilled hole on the inner
> fender, it will be too tight and you’ll have to go to a weaker coil spring
> like the factory / dealers did.
>
> I also bent the lower spring hook around the pipe so that it will stay on
> when disconnected for carb / choke / air cleaner service.
>
> Doesn’t look exactly elegant, looks sort of original, works like a damn
> for me.
>
> I can try and get a couple of pics for you later today – the car is not
> yet stored away for the winter.
>
> Earl Kagna
> Victoria, B.C.
> BJ8, BT7 tri-carb
>
>
> *From:* I Erbs <eyera3000 at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 07, 2015 8:53 PM
> *To:* Ahealey help <healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* [Healeys] choke springs
>
> working on my HD 8 carbs on my BT7. Crowd sourcing opinions about choke
> return springs. see image
> http://www.vintage-sportscar-touring.ca/images/chkreturn.jpg
> which is best and if I go with the coil spring, what are the specs on one
> that works?
> Thanks
>
> Ira Erbs
> Portland, OR
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