According to Fred Thomas, the choke cable has a more straight run when it's
on the inside of the yoke, not straddled.
He was adamant about this and I have seen chokes not work properly with the
straddled position used.
I think we'll probably hear a lot of "according to Fred" in the future.
Brought a smile and a sigh.....
Tom
From: "HANS DEFERRANTE" <tr3@roadrunner.com>
To: "Triumph List" <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2011 4:14 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] Finger Breaking Choke Pull, TR3
>> It's important not to overlook the fact that SU Carburetter was an
>> independent
>> OE supplier, like Lucas , etc.
>
> OK, but what would the reason for the switch be. I tried it both ways ,
> straddled is more logical and seemingly functional - I can't detect any
> difference in operation
> Just curious,
>
> Hans
>
>
> On Mar 12, 2011, at 2:18 PM, John Macartney wrote:
>
>> I've tried everything:
>>
>> SNIP
>>
>> Does anybody have any idea why the factory went from that straddled
>> to the
>> non-straddled lever-clevis choke linkage with the TR3? It seems
>> illogical.
>>
>> It's important not to overlook the fact that SU Carburetter was an
>> independent
>> OE supplier, like Lucas and Wilmot Breedon. If a car manufacturer
>> specified two
>> particular carb types, then SU would design the linkages as well.
>> Additionally,
>> part of the supplier contract would usually say the supplier (SU)
>> reserved the
>> right to amend or modify its design or specification at any time during
>> the
>> contract and with prior notice with the client.
>>
>> Jonmac
>
>
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