Jorge,
The heads of the two choke cables shoujld be a loose fit in the metal block.
If there is enough tension at the carbs the heads remain in the block and the
choke knob should be pulled back into the closed position. There are several
fixes which have been mentioned and each should do fine, although I am not
crazy about the JB Weld idea.
I would first disconnect the choke levers at the carbs and see if they move
freely. If not remedy that. Next be certain that the cables slide smoothly in
their sleeves - all 3 cables!
As has been discussed before many BJ8s were fitted with a large return spring
on the front choke lever. Mine has one. If you have none try adding one.
Keith Pennell
>
> I replaced the original choke cables, including the
> block on the firewall that holds them in place. The
> new block has a hole for the cables to go through and
> enough for the cable ends with the lead ends. Are the
> lead cable ends supposed to be hammered into place so
> that they don't move or should they be soldered/welded
> in place? If I don't secure them in place the choke
> mechanism only works to set the choke by pulling but
> it will not release the choke because when I push the
> choke knob in the cable ends are not secured to the
> block.
> Thank you for your help.
> Jorge Garcia
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