In message <1C866BFE7D63D211AC3E00A0C969E973017EA514@orsmsx39.jf.intel.com>you
write:
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>Hey all;
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>I am considering installing a manual choke conversion kit as I put my
>Spitfire back together. I have two questions:
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>1) Many of the catalogs indicate that this may be an illegal
>modification for emissions purposes. My view of this is that it could
>adversely affect emissions ONLY if you drove around with it out all the time
>instead of just when it was needed for a cold engine. Am I right about
>this?
>
Don't know about this, but I think it depends on which State you are
from. Some requires an visual inspection and if something is missing
you will fail.
>2) Do the choke conversions kits include a bracket for mounting the
>knob under the dash because I don't want to drill a hole in the dash.
>
You don't have to buy a custom kit, an universal conversion kit will
work. It just takes a little more work getting the cover to fit (in
my case). The universal kit came with a bracket for mounting it under
the dash. I recall seeing such a kit in the JC Withney catalogue for
around $7.00US, but I'm sure if you look around your local auto parts
shop you will be able to find one.
I did such a conversion on my 78 Spit which help with the running rich
problem. I then converted to a dual SU set up and was able to use the
same choke cable for the SU's. Good luck with your conversion.
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Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | |
Concordia University Voice:(514)848-3115 Fax:(514)848-2802
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