MartT Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 I want to fit a manual choke to my pinto engined Westie. Running twin Dellortos. Where's good to buy the bits? Do I need bespoke parts or are there any universal items? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Do you really need a choke Surely a couple of throttle presses to prime it and then fire up I've had a manual choke on my CVH since 89 and never needed to use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Like Mark says, you don't need one...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartT Posted January 29, 2004 Author Share Posted January 29, 2004 It can be a bit reluctant in the cold weather, even with a couple of blips of the throttle. Using the choke levers works a treat without straining the battery. For the sake of a cable and necessary fittings seems like a good idea. Saves popping the bonnet. I guess it's only a prob in winter, so may not actually get round to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu999 Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 Try up to four prods (once the leccy pump has filled the float chambers). Once it fires, gently prod throttle to keep it 'alive'. It's a technique thing really. The choke merely richens the mixture up, so does prodding the throttle, which activates the accelerator pump jets. HTH Stu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Green Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 Don't bother with a choke control. Just something else to go wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartT Posted February 2, 2004 Author Share Posted February 2, 2004 For now I will practise my technique I'm sure I'll get the hang of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartT Posted February 18, 2004 Author Share Posted February 18, 2004 Got it out at the weekend Manual choke? Not for me Technique sorted Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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