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FrankWest · 03-02-2016, 09:46 AM

I need to install a new firewall choke grommet.
I want to remove the coke Knob, How does that come off the end of the cable?

DavidG · 03-02-2016, 10:07 AM

If your four-cylinder choke cable is original, the knob attachment was intended to be permanent and even if you could remove it, there's the threaded escutcheon on the dash that would prevent you from passing it through the hole in the dash. In other words, the choke cable can only be removed by detaching it at the carburetor and pulling it rearward through the firewall and dash.

FrankWest · 03-02-2016, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidG

If your four-cylinder choke cable is original, the knob attachment was intended to be permanent and even if you could remove it, there's the threaded escutcheon on the dash that would prevent you from passing it through the hole in the dash. In other words, the choke cable can only be removed by detaching it at the carburetor and pulling it rearward through the firewall and dash.

WOW! Great to know! Glad I didn't try to muscle anything. I learned to always ask because I don;t want to demolish my car. Thanks again! photo below. There is a small copper tube that goes into the choke hole and is attached to the intake? I don't know what the is for? Something from the old heater installation?

DavidG · 03-02-2016, 01:50 PM

That tube is a vacuum line to operate the windshield wiper motor.

FrankWest · 03-02-2016, 01:52 PM

Was it originally designed to go in the choke firewall hole?

DavidG · 03-02-2016, 02:18 PM

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1931 flamingo · 03-02-2016, 07:03 PM

Frank: Instead of pulling everything apart, it's a lot easier to cut the new grommet on an angle and slip it over the cable/tube and insert into the f/wall. Put the slice on the bottom. FWIW
Paul in CT

DavidG · 03-02-2016, 07:46 PM

Good advice, 1931 flamingo, but the slice should be at the top otherwise the weight of the choke cable and vacuum tube will open up the slice.

FrankWest · 03-02-2016, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidG

Good advice, 1931 flamingo, but the slice should be at the top otherwise the weight of the choke cable and vacuum tube will open up the slice.

Good advice
I was thinking of doing that too..I was going to add some 3M black weatherstripping adhesive to the cut portion, to glue it back together. But you are right as long as it is along the top not problem there. My vacuum line has medical tape on it, I guess it was injured. My windshield wiper only moved a little. No problem, I was going to use rainx anyway and for that matter I was not really planning to drive in the rain. But I would still like to get the wipers working.

325w · 03-02-2016, 10:30 PM

A little dab of super glue will work and not be as messy

FrankWest · 03-03-2016, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 325w

A little dab of super glue will work and not be as messy

Thanks

glennpm · 03-03-2016, 11:16 AM

I've also done this with a cut and then super glue back together as 325w mentioned.

FrankWest · 03-03-2016, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by glennpm

I've also done this with a cut and then super glue back together as 325w mentioned.

Super glue is better..less noticable!
Thanks for you Tip!

03-02-2016, 09:46 AM	#1
FrankWest Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3,157	Installing new firewall Choke Grommet I need to install a new firewall choke grommet. I want to remove the coke Knob, How does that come off the end of the cable?

03-02-2016, 10:07 AM	#2
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: Installing new firewall Choke Grommet If your four-cylinder choke cable is original, the knob attachment was intended to be permanent and even if you could remove it, there's the threaded escutcheon on the dash that would prevent you from passing it through the hole in the dash. In other words, the choke cable can only be removed by detaching it at the carburetor and pulling it rearward through the firewall and dash.

03-02-2016, 01:50 PM	#4
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: Installing new firewall Choke Grommet That tube is a vacuum line to operate the windshield wiper motor.

03-02-2016, 01:52 PM	#5
FrankWest Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 3,157	Re: Installing new firewall Choke Grommet Was it originally designed to go in the choke firewall hole?

03-02-2016, 02:18 PM	#6
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: Installing new firewall Choke Grommet Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes.

03-02-2016, 07:03 PM	#7
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: Installing new firewall Choke Grommet Frank: Instead of pulling everything apart, it's a lot easier to cut the new grommet on an angle and slip it over the cable/tube and insert into the f/wall. Put the slice on the bottom. FWIW Paul in CT

03-02-2016, 07:46 PM	#8
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: Installing new firewall Choke Grommet Good advice, 1931 flamingo, but the slice should be at the top otherwise the weight of the choke cable and vacuum tube will open up the slice.

03-02-2016, 10:30 PM	#10
325w Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 480	Re: Installing new firewall Choke Grommet A little dab of super glue will work and not be as messy

03-03-2016, 11:16 AM	#12
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mid-Coast Maine Posts: 2,815	Re: Installing new firewall Choke Grommet I've also done this with a cut and then super glue back together as 325w mentioned.