Sticking Choke

Post by **ani** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:12 pm

Had a sticky choke cable on Sunday which resulted in car flooding. Upon testing it seems to work most of the time but occasionally hits a sticky point. I've also noticed that the end of the cable (small metal bit) doesn't seat in the housing i.e. just wobbles about on top. I expect it's not a Minor one so would you recommend replacing with the proper cable. Presumably it's easy enough to change.

Post by **LouiseM** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:28 pm

Moved to mechanical as the post doesn't appear to relate to 'parts for sale'.

Post by **ani** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:58 pm

Ops - sorry wasn't paying attention

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:07 pm

Yes - the metal 'bucket' at the end should fit into a holder or a clamp. Perhaps the remains of an older cable are occupying the space ?

Post by **aupickup** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:15 pm

it is the choke cable end that is to big for the hole

Post by **ani** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:33 pm

Yep that's correct - I imagine it's supposed to fit snug into the housing which would mean that only the inner cable moves. I've ordered a proper one so hopefully that will sort it out providing I fix it in properly

Post by **aupickup** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:35 pm

it is just a push fit

you may need to route it in the same way as originally placed in a minor

Post by **ani** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:52 pm

Doesn't it just come out of the bulkhead and then down into the holder? Do I need to be aware of any other routing options - I can always check out the pickup - should be the same?

Post by **aupickup** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:09 pm

yes it will be the same as the pick up, providigg its the same route on the traveller