03-17-2024, 09:42 PM | #1 |
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Choke rod
The choke rod through the grommet on the dash is so tight that the return
spring can barely pull the choke rod back. Any suggestions? Thanks. |
03-17-2024, 09:58 PM | #2 |
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Re: Choke rod
Shoot the rubber grommet with silicone spray lube or WD40. If that doesn't help, replace it.
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03-18-2024, 05:24 AM | #3 |
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Re: Choke rod
Rubber can be machined (drilled or reamed) when frozen in liquid nitrogen. Maybe dry ice would work.
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03-18-2024, 10:10 AM | #4 |
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Re: Choke rod
Check to see if there's corrosion on the rod where it slides through the grommet.
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03-18-2024, 10:14 AM | #5 |
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Re: Choke rod
Open the hole in the grommet with a sharp drill or a rat tail file.
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03-18-2024, 11:22 AM | #6 |
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03-18-2024, 06:04 PM | #7 |
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Re: Choke rod
Reproductions are of a softer type rubber compared to the original grommets.
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03-18-2024, 07:08 PM | #8 |
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Re: Choke rod
make sure the rod itself is straight and true. Also confirm the arm linkage on the carburetor is not gummied up either.
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03-18-2024, 08:51 PM | #9 |
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Re: Choke rod
Polish the rod where it goes through the rubber with 0000 steel wool. A little wax helps afterwards.
Last resort, drill the rubber out a little. Lately I've found the replacement grommets to be too tight. |
03-19-2024, 09:58 AM | #10 |
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Re: Choke rod
Thanks to all who responded to my question. The replacement grommets are way too tight to allow the rod to return to closed position. Problem solved.
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03-19-2024, 10:45 AM | #11 |
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Re: Choke rod
Have you looked at your motor mounts?
A bad/broken/cracked/bent motor mount will do it.
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