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Tom Slayton (no login)
Posted Apr 29, 2008 7:26 AM
You can refurbish the old system with a new spring and it should work like new for another 40 years.
The old style spring loaded thermo choke is a dumb device that works without any electricity, and in that regard it's pretty reliable. As long as the slide and spring are clear to move, they work well over the long term.
I like the electric chokes, but don't necessarily like the fact that you need an electric current to make them work. It goes without saying, that if you have electric power to start the motor, then you'll have enough juice to activate the choke. When they fail, they fail in the open position and I like that.
With plusses and minuses that can be said for each system, the electric conversion remains an option.
http://www.carburetion.com/Carter4.htm
Tom |
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