Choke rod
Melting Slicks
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Judging from the tweaked-open slot in the lever it appears someone pried the slot open to get the link off at one time and left it tweaked-open. Put the link back on and carefully squeeze the slot "more closed" and the link will stay put. And that link isn't a "choke" rod but rather the rod that (with the diaphragm) prevents the secondary air valve from opening too fast (same reason why mechanical secondary carburetors were never intended for street use).
Last edited by toobroketoretire; Aug 22, 2015 at 11:58 AM.
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Judging from the tweaked-open slot in the lever it appears someone pried the slot open to get the link off at one time and left it tweaked-open. Put the link back on and carefully squeeze the slot "more closed" and the link will stay put. And that link isn't a "choke" rod but rather the rod that (with the diaphragm) prevents the secondary air valve from opening too fast (same reason why mechanical secondary carburetors were never intended for street use).
Took it out for a drive and it seems to be staying put.
Thanks again
Russ
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It also looks like the bent end of the rod got straightened. That bent end should be at a 90 degree angle to the slot so it remains in the slot. The diaphragm is there to prevent the secondary air valve from opening too quick and bogging the engine so its necessary to have it operating correctly. That diaphragm SHOULD hold vacuum so check it before assuming its okay.
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