Sticky Choke

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Orm

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• Aug 2, 2010

• #1

The choke's got a bit sticky and now releasing the choke cable doesn't return the choke.

I've cleaned the choke cable/spring mechanism from gunk, and it's ok, but I think the choke linkage inside the carb is gunged up.

Is this an easy job or will I have to dismantle the carb?

 

fett

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• Aug 2, 2010

• #2

what carb mate?

 

O

Orm

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• Aug 6, 2010

• #3

Ah yes..

SU

 

fett

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• Aug 6, 2010

• #4

well i have just picked up a 72 that has been retro fitted with SU's and not had the choke sorted/conected.

i am going to have a a crack tomorrow,will let you know what i find out!

 

vougese39

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• Aug 8, 2010

• #5

usualy it is the linkage ball joints worn on the link rods check them or a fault with the choke butterfly poppet valves stuck

 

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Orm

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• Aug 9, 2010

• #6

I removed the rods, and the shaft into the butterfly turned with some effort.

I'll take a look inside.