Carb choke pull-off - repairable?

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Take the part labelled D: Choke pull-off

Can that be repaired?

My mech says I have to already replaced it since it's not reacting anymore to pressure.

What's the usual price of a replacement unit? Is it a universal fit?

The one in my basic carb aint working anymore. Consequently, I have to manually "idle up" by giving in more gas and air. Fuel economy suffers:(.

Can anyone give me an idea of the price?

So when I go look for one I could be sure the shop aint overpricing on me.

TIA

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correction I believe, not reacting anymore to VACUUM.
You have no choice but to look for a replacement from the auto supply store.

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Originally Posted by isa1023

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...menclature.jpg

*Pic courtesy of wiki

Take the part labelled D: Choke pull-off

Can that be repaired?

My mech says I have to already replaced it since it's not reacting anymore to pressure.

What's the usual price of a replacement unit? Is it a universal fit?

The one in my basic carb aint working anymore. Consequently, I have to manually "idle up" by giving in more gas and air. Fuel economy suffers:(.

Can anyone give me an idea of the price?

So when I go look for one I could be sure the shop aint overpricing on me.

TIA

:)

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yet another correction:
vacuum operated choke pull off as the name implies is used to pull the choke plate open once the engine starts and pull the fast idle cam to the next lower engine speed setting on the cam. it is the electric bimetallic bourdon spring that is responsible for setting the fast idle screw above the base idle speed

Dear Sir:

What is the make and model of your vehicle? Does it use the exact carburetor model in the picture?

If so, then it may not be broken, just improperly assembled.\

Bimetallic springs do not break easily. In fact I know of no circumstance in which I have ever seen one break.

Perhaps some parts have been lost during dismantling and re-assembly.

You may want to get a 2nd opinion before buying a new carb - expensive!

Hope this helps.

Dusky Lim

There is no bimetallic spring in the picture. I believe you have a cable for manually operating the choke?

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Originally Posted by tip_tipid

There is no bimetallic spring in the picture. I believe you have a cable for manually operating the choke?

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unless the vehicle in question is circa 1940/50's, then the picture might apply.

Sadly the picture is that of a single-barrel carb that looks right at home alongside a Solex for a Volkswagen Beetle.

Unfortunately this carb is NOT a Solex.

Any guesses?