chrisg
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| posted on 23/3/09 at 08:55 PM |
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Blade choke
Myy new Blade carbs have a fitting for a choke cable - will I need it?
Cheers
Chris 
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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mr henderson
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| posted on 23/3/09 at 09:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chrisg
Myy new Blade carbs have a fitting for a choke cable - will I need it?
Cheers
Chris
I expect so, unless you are moving to somewhere very warm
John
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 23/3/09 at 09:08 PM |
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probably not.
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rodders
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| posted on 23/3/09 at 09:20 PM |
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I kept mine and hooked the cable up to the bonnet release catch on the sierra steering column. It works aright if memory serves, I haven't had
the engine running for about 1.5 years. Attaching it to release catch keeps it nicely out of the way and is there if I need it.
Rhod
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mark chandler
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| posted on 23/3/09 at 09:39 PM |
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Not worth running the cable IMHO, I have run a few blade engines and not needed one yet.
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 23/3/09 at 09:41 PM |
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I fitted one under advice and removed it because it's just not needed...
ATB
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ReMan
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| posted on 23/3/09 at 09:49 PM |
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Yes, occasionally when very cold or been standing some time.
Only needed briefly to get it started ......Hmm, is'nt that why they have them?
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mkblade
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| posted on 23/3/09 at 09:59 PM |
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you will only need it in cold weather,ive had it a couple of times when it wont start unless its got the choke pulled out a bit
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chrisg
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| posted on 23/3/09 at 10:02 PM |
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I suppose it's easy enough to move it by hand if required in the cold or after it's been standing?
Thanks for all the replies
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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ReMan
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| posted on 24/3/09 at 12:07 AM |
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No it's not.
Well not at the same time as turning the key and pressing the throttle 
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dean100yz
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| posted on 24/3/09 at 07:55 AM |
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Mines fitted. Makes it easier in cold and when standing for a while. I almost always use it initially
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gingerprince
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| posted on 24/3/09 at 01:58 PM |
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I have no cable on mine, and only ever need it in very cold conditions. Usually a blip of the throttle when starting is sufficient.
Though if I do ever use it, I only ever need to hold it on for about 5-10 seconds until I hear the idle speed up, then release.
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andrew.carwithen
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| posted on 24/3/09 at 04:39 PM |
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Have to use my choke for cold starting. If I don't, I find that the spark plugs easily foul if it doesn't fire straightaway. Means I have
to remove them and blast them with a blow torch until the electrodes are cherry red before they'll fire again. Its simpler to use the choke.
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Hellfire
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| posted on 24/3/09 at 04:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chrisg
Myy new Blade carbs have a fitting for a choke cable - will I need it?
Cheers
Chris
Judging by the comments so far, the definitive answer is;
Maybe........
[Edited on 24-3-09 by Hellfire]
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