andrew.carwithen
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| posted on 26/9/07 at 11:35 AM |
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'Blade Choke cable
Having done a search for an appropriate choke cable, the general concensus of opinion is to use a 'Mini' type cable and a suitable nipple
to attach to carb end.
Anyone know how long these cables are? (I reckon I'll need one about 5 - 6ft in length) and where to source said nipple?
Cheers,
Andy.
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asn163
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| posted on 26/9/07 at 11:43 AM |
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Hi,
I can't. comment on what cable it would be, but are you sure you need one?
We have never had one fitted to our 919 Blade and have not had any starting problems.
Simon
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worX
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| posted on 26/9/07 at 11:45 AM |
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I started out with one on mine Andy, but removed it because I never needed to use it - you can have mine if you like, but it really isn't worth
it...
Steve
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andrew.carwithen
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| posted on 26/9/07 at 12:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by worX
I started out with one on mine Andy, but removed it because I never needed to use it - you can have mine if you like, but it really isn't worth
it...
Steve
Hmmmm.....thing is, from cold, it just won't start without choke - no matter how much/little throttle I give it. (maybe simply because engine
isn't fired up regularly?)
Soon as I manually operate choke mechanism on carbs it fires into life at first press of button. As yet I haven't fitted a dynojet kit or
checked carb balance/ idle mixture etc. so whether any of this has any bearing on start -up?
How long is your choke cable, Steve and is is it the Mini locking type?
I'll swap it for the handbrake lever I promised I'll send you! (note to self: Must get down the Post Office!)
Andy.
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worX
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| posted on 26/9/07 at 12:49 PM |
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Mine wasn't long enough to reach the dashboard I'm afraid Andy, so you might be best off buying a longer one anyway!
But, it did reach the back of the scuttle, so when I used it (only to check it worked) it was ok to just lean forward and reach under the dash a few
inches.
Like I say, it's yours if you want it for free (well swap  !)
What is your car ticking over at when cold?
Steve
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PhilCross66
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| posted on 26/9/07 at 12:50 PM |
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I've used the mini choke cable method on mine.
I attached a normal nipple to the end of mine by leaving an old nipple on a short bit of cable and using a bit of electrical connecting block to join
it on the end.
Mine will start without it but I have got a full airbox on, it wont start if I leave the airbox lid off.
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mike smith1
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| posted on 26/9/07 at 01:12 PM |
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Used the bonnet release cable of the donor and activated it with the release handle under the column, works a treat!
Mike
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Hellfire
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| posted on 26/9/07 at 01:22 PM |
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On the earlier blade engines, carbed engines would not start without choke... FI is different, depends upon your engine choice.
We used the Sierra bonnet release cable on our 'blade install as she too would not start when cold without some extra juice!
On the FI kwaka - no problems.
Just as a thought, the new NGK Iridium Plugs help with cold starting as the nose temperature is hotter almost instantaneously, this helps to reduce
the cold carbon deposits which accumulate on the core in cold temperatures.
Steve
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andrew.carwithen
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| posted on 26/9/07 at 01:25 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mike smith1
Used the bonnet release cable of the donor and activated it with the release handle under the column, works a treat!
Mike
Trouble is, I'm missing the release lever (bleddy good solution, though) so I'll have to use a universal choke cable of one form or
another.
Steve (Worx) I'll get a longer cable (if I can) so that I can dash mount it. Don't worry, I'll still pop the handbrake lever in the
post next time I'm out.
Andy.
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worX
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| posted on 26/9/07 at 01:41 PM |
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No worries Andy - if you don't get one let me know and I'll stick this one in the post for you!
Steve
ps mine is:
Carb'd RRT Blade engine on TTS filter & standard plugs - starts fine from cold...
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welderman
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| posted on 26/9/07 at 02:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
On the earlier blade engines, carbed engines would not start without choke... FI is different, depends upon your engine choice.
We used the Sierra bonnet release cable on our 'blade install as she too would not start when cold without some extra juice!
On the FI kwaka - no problems.
Just as a thought, the new NGK Iridium Plugs help with cold starting as the nose temperature is hotter almost instantaneously, this helps to reduce
the cold carbon deposits which accumulate on the core in cold temperatures.
Steve
Same as Hellfire choke cable and bonnet catch
[Edited on 26/9/07 by welderman]
Thank's, Joe
I don't stalk people
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/23/viewthread.php?tid=172301
Back on with the Fisher Fury R1
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Jubal
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| posted on 26/9/07 at 02:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mike smith1
Used the bonnet release cable of the donor and activated it with the release handle under the column, works a treat!
Mike
That's how mine is done. Nice and neat. It will not start from cold without it but settles right down after 30 secs.
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ASH3
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| posted on 26/9/07 at 08:33 PM |
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My 91 Blade if left for a week or more
requires the choke to start i dont bother
with the cable cause never sure if its fully
off so i lift bonnet and work it manually. So
no need to mess about fitting a choke cable in my opinion.
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ripsnort
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| posted on 30/9/07 at 02:49 PM |
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I have used a universal cable much like the mini version it is about two metres in leghtn and have it hidden under the dash on the steering column,
make sure you get a lockable one.
Rik
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