[TR] Finger Breaking Choke Pull, TR3

[HANS DEFERRANTE]

> It's important not to overlook the fact that SU Carburetter was an  
> independent
> OE supplier, like Lucas , etc.

OK, but what would the reason for the switch be. I tried it both  
ways , straddled is more logical and seemingly functional - I can't  
detect any difference in operation
  Just curious,

Hans


On Mar 12, 2011, at 2:18 PM, John Macartney wrote:

> I've  tried everything:
>
> SNIP
>
>    Does anybody have any idea why the factory went from that  
> straddled to the
> non-straddled lever-clevis choke linkage with the TR3? It seems  
> illogical.
>
> It's important not to overlook the fact that SU Carburetter was an  
> independent
> OE supplier, like Lucas and Wilmot Breedon. If a car manufacturer  
> specified two
> particular carb types, then SU would design the linkages as well.  
> Additionally,
> part of the supplier contract would usually say the supplier (SU)  
> reserved the
> right to amend or modify its design or specification at any time  
> during the
> contract and with prior notice with the client.
>
> Jonmac
>
>
>