Ye-Gads Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hi Guys, Wondering if anyone had changed the choke cable on their Mk3 spit to a locking one. If so was it possible to get one that is same style as the existing round one. I'm not keen on the later square ones, as they would look completely out of place. Alternatively I could carry on with the current wooden peg method Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 My Mk3's locks on giving it a twist. It was a new cable when I restored the car 3 years ago. Can't remember which supplier, most likely Canleys. It has a round knob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ye-Gads Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Hey Peter, I've taken a look at Canleys and couldn't see anything there I've seen some on eBay for a mini, but they look shorter than the ones on the car. Was wondering if the knobs can be swapped over so that it still looks original? I don't know if anyone else has tried this Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Most of the control knobs are removable , look for small hole underside , press a pin in and this releasesthe retaining plunger , to reveal the end end of the cable fitting ,Then you can fit any similar design knobStrombergs choke dont usually need a return spring, and shouldnt suffer from creep back but youre on SU's with a sort of return spring, also renowned for sticking jets down .But if in trouble gents use clothes peg...... ladies use handbagpete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ye-Gads Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Thanks Pete, I'll take a look at it tonight when back from work. That's probably the best option for practicality and originality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Canley list coke cable CC10, round knob, under Dashboard Controls. (in stock @£13.44) Doesn't say if it locks, but most of my parts came from them and mine does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ye-Gads Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Thanks Peter, ill drop them a mail and double check before i order help much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 I thought the wooden peg was a factory fit option. Mine has been doing 45 odd years of service, possibly even the same peg! To make the original stay out (it doesn't lock) I suspect you just need to strengthen the clip that pushes on the solid bit at the beginning to increase the resistance. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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