I'm replacing the choke cable on my car and when I pulled the old one out I was surprised to see there is a spade electrical connection on the cable. I haven't seen that before. Is it to ground the cable? Or is it for some type of warning light that you still got the choke pulled on? I don't see any wire that would hook to that so perhaps this is from an Austin Metro or something? Also has a clip to secure it to the switch panel – I'm used to seeing the screw on type.
Yea, both of mine are the screw on type. Along with the one that came with my 22R's Weber. I think you're on the right track though that it may be some warning light wire.
Could be used as a security feature also. Hook some voltage through a switch to it. If you don't turn off the switch and someone tries to pull your choke they get a fun surprise. ;D
Quote from: Whee on August 25, 2018, 08:30:55 PM
I remember the metro having a orange choke warning light.
That must be it.
My generic replacement choke cable is 60" long - about double what is needed for a Mini. Easy to shorten, but I wonder what car would a choke cable that long?
Where did you get it? I need a really long one for my engine stand...
The twist lock one I got from 7 was long but I was using it on my Toyota so it was fine. Don't remember what he said it was for.
Quote from: MiniDave on August 26, 2018, 06:49:02 AM
Where did you get it? I need a really long one for my engine stand...
I purchased two choke cables during a trip to the UK years ago. Want the 2nd one? It's a locking style, brand new, and I just measured it - over 6ft long.
That would be great, thanks! Anything that you need I have that I could trade you for it?
Nothing comes to mind, so I'll take a rain check. ;D
I don't need it right away, maybe bring it with you to the Oct Dyno Day?
Oh. Okay. No problem. Remember to remind me please.