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lellyden
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Choke cable 1959 car

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Trying to keep the original choke knob on my 1959 car. Can you repair. Put new wire in to keep the original knob. Or will i need to replace all. We're would I find one. Cheers Den
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Re: Choke cable 1959 car

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I doubt you will be able to keep your original knob.
Replacements are available through the usual suspects
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/fuel- ... -c-p830821
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Cheers Den
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Cheers Den
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It is possible to replace if care is taken the inner cable. I have done it in the past without any problems.

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Is it screwed in. Kept in by small screw?
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Is it screwed in. Kept in by small screw?
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The ones I have repaired I soldered into place.

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I soldered the earth wire from some 2.5 mm twin and earth for my inner choke cable, still working fine after a few years.

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Cheers Den
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Cheers Den
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