choke on Coupe doesn't stay put

[mterrens]

I find that when I pull the choke out on my Coupe, then start the car, the choke tends to drift back towards the dash on it's own.  I need to hold it out while the car warms up.  Is there an adjustment to keep the choke cable from moving on it's own after it is pulled out?
While on the topic, how long should it typically take before the 600 can idle on it's own (no choke) on a cold day?  And without a tach (note: Coupe with sedan engine), how does one pick the proper idle speed?
I just set it to idle "just fast enough" to avoid stalling.
Thanks,
Steve

[zman2012]

Steve.
   Have you tried adjusting the hold down nut at the dash face. Turn Clockwise slightly for more resistance.
Zman

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[deanbratcher1]

Hi Steve, I use a clothes line peg, or 2 if I need the choke pulled out even
further. I rarely use my choke as the car starts first pop. I normally leave
the car to warm up for 5mins or so before driving. I use the car on rally
days/ weekends and find that once warmed in the morning the engine runs
great all day. Idle point is set so it's high enough not to 'bog down' when
I floor the accelerator and free revs without splutters etc. Fuel economy
is'nt too important so I set a fairly high idle and run the engine a bit
richer. Give's the little engine lots of get up n go!
James
kiwi aircooled honda fan
p.s. Although my car is still in surgery having hood repairs, I think I have
a library of photos to submit for the car show. Shame I could'nt use the
location and lighting I wanted. Oh well, always next time!
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 11:34:13 -0500
From: Steven Michelsen
Subject: choke on Coupe doesn't stay put
I find that when I pull the choke out on my Coupe, then start the car, the
choke tends to drift back towards the dash on it's own. I need to hold it
out while the car warms up. Is there an adjustment to keep the choke cable
from moving on it's own after it is pulled out?
While on the topic, how long should it typically take before the 600 can
idle on it's own (no choke) on a cold day? And without a tach (note: Coupe
with sedan engine), how does one pick the proper idle speed? I just set it
to idle "just fast enough" to avoid stalling.
Thanks,
Steve

[dealadayray]

Steve, Zman,
The early chokes didn't have an adjustment.  These were the one's that had the chrome cap.  The choke with the black outer cap can be adjusted.  For the early unit, don't tighten the back nut, you will brake the threaded area of the plastic.  Rather, unscrew the nut from the back side and pull it toward you about an inch or so to see the 1/8th in. square hole.  (or the nylon strip may still be there) pull it our and/or cut another to replace it and screw it back together.  The nylon strip is what keeps the choke out and allows it to slowly move in.  Over time it wares out.
Bill

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> Zman
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> I find that when I pull the choke out on my Coupe, then
> start the car, the choke tends to drift back towards the dash on it's own. I > need to hold it out while the car warms up. Is there an adjustment to keep the > choke cable from moving on it's own after it is pulled out?
> While on the topic, how long should it typically take before > the 600 can idle on it's own (no choke) on a cold day? And without a tach > (note: Coupe with sedan engine), how does one pick the proper idle speed? I > just set it to idle "just fast enough" to avoid stalling.
> Thanks,
> Steve
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[Steve]

The fast fix: get a hose clamp 2" or smaller when tightened. Pull out
choke to start, while it's warming up all you need is about 5/8" to
3/4" of choke, drop the hose clamp behind knob and you have instant
fast idle.
Miles