Electric Choke Connector Big Problem

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Jan 15, 2007 | 01:49 PM

empotoma

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Electric Choke Connector Big Problem

I broke the brass connection blade off of my electric choke!!! The original female connector on the wire had been replaced with a crimp on piece. I pressed down on it while replacing the choke pull off.

So, I was replacing a part with 2 screws.. now, I'm just screwed.

Is there any way to fix this? ( And not break something else in the process)

Thanks

Ed

Jan 15, 2007 | 02:04 PM

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Is there enough metal or wire left such that you could solder a piece of wire onto it? Also, I suppose you might be able to disassemble and rework that way.

Jan 15, 2007 | 02:13 PM

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Thanks for response. Solder is no problem, but the question would be how to remove the part to solder a new connector. This unit has the riveted in place feature. If I can figure out how to drill out those rivets will the part come off so that I can work on it ?
Man.. I still can't believe I broke it!!
Ed

Jan 15, 2007 | 03:07 PM

marshrat99

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Maybe some would consider this Bubba, but I'd drill off the heads of the rivets. To reassemble I'd use epoxy. I swear epoxy rates right up there with duct tape and ball peen hammers.

Jan 15, 2007 | 09:48 PM

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Drill out the rivets. Get new part from NAPA. Should come with screws and clamps. Rivet holes may already be threaded. Tap if not.

Jan 16, 2007 | 08:02 AM

DaveL82

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The choke element and plastic housing should be about $30 from most parts stores or as someone mentioned pull the housing off and solder a wire to it and put a connector on the wire.

You use a drill to drill off the rivet heads (3/16 bit I think). Once the rivet head is off use a small punch to tap the rivet body through the choke casting. To re-attach use small sheet metal/self tapping screws. I forget the size of the screws and they should only be big enough to cut a thread without too much force. If you replace the element assy it may come with screws.

Jan 16, 2007 | 12:16 PM

empotoma

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Seeing as I have to take it apart regardless, I'll see if soldrering is an option before I do anything else. Chances are I'll just get the new part anyway.

Thank you all for your help!

Jan 16, 2007 | 03:55 PM

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Just replace it. You can get the entire GM-style choke assembly with the GM-style electrical connector from Edelbrock. Don't bubba it or try to solder when you can get the right part brand new. It's about $33 though Summit, part number EDL-1932..