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I'm putting the finishing touches on the engine before I spark it. Ive set up the carbs, good piston drop, choke works, with fast idle OK. It seems that the choke will not stay engaged, but tends to slowly dis-engage. I know my old, old MGA had a twist feature on the choke to hold it. Is there anything I am doing wrong by looking at the photo. Do I need to add springs on the choke levers?
thanks for your help. 1275 with HS2 carbs.
Scott in CA
 

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Put a coin, I found that a nickel works, on top of the pull rod for the choke. When the engine is warmed up, remove it and toss it on the floor. It will be there for the next time.

Steve
 
The twist is at the knob not the carb.
 
If you do not have the twist lock cable, then you MUST invest in the genuine
BMC (or Leyland) automatic coke locking device.
Ragtops and Roadsters used to give them away free in a package complete with instructions but you can by a package of 100 for a buck or 2 where ever clothes pins are sold :wink:
The spring loaded clothes pins work best.
 
Many people scoff at my T-handle locking choke cable. I don't care that it is not original. It works great.
 
I have the same issue on my spit and keep a large bull nose paper clip in the car!I cant take credit for the itdea as it was my sons!! Seems the width is just the right size.
 
Sounds like the automatic-choke-turning-off feature was designed in from the beginning by the cheap designers at BMC. I just had no idea that we are so lucky and privileged that our little cars would be built with such a special feature!
Scott in CA
 
In the "old days" guys carried a wooden clothespin in the cockpit to put around the cable to keep it from slipping back in. A solution I'm sure still works.
 
spritenut said:
If you do not have the twist lock cable, then you MUST invest in the genuine
BMC (or Leyland) automatic coke locking device.
Ragtops and Roadsters used to give them away free in a package complete with instructions but you can by a package of 100 for a buck or 2 where ever clothes pins are sold :wink:
The spring loaded clothes pins work best.
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:lol:

You 'n Bill L are true "legacy" LBC owners! :thumbsup:
 
The real answer for a non twist lock cable is to bend a small tent in the cable so it is real snug and does not move with out input. That's the inter wire only.
 
DrEntropy said:
You 'n Bill L are true "legacy" LBC owners! :thumbsup:
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I'm not even is the same class as Frank. I'm barely a mechanic whereas he can do it all. I've had one sprite for a total of 13 years, vs, Frank's 60+. I just read and remember.
 
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