Has anyone run across a choke cable that enables the use of the stock knob? I guess I could take a stab at ordering a universal one and hope it mates up. Just don't want to use the cheap plastic knobs that come with those and try to keep stock appearance. I have a dummy knob held in place with a narrow screw now, as my car came equipped with automatic choke. Thanks!
Joe
Manual Choke Cable
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Joe,Joe Travers wrote: ↑Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:24 amHas anyone run across a choke cable that enables the use of the stock knob? I guess I could take a stab at ordering a universal one and hope it mates up. Just don't want to use the cheap plastic knobs that come with those and try to keep stock appearance. I have a dummy knob held in place with a narrow screw now, as my car came equipped with automatic choke. Thanks!
Joe
I have used a universal cable from NAPA for many applications.https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_S672 ... KjcnBszQ8i
Sometimes the knob is threaded on and sometimes it is molded, I usually remove the knob then install a factory knob from the cigarette lighter in the choke cable end. For a trim washer I have used an original manual choke trim washer which is very rare or a washer from the headlight switch. (I machine off the “Headlight” logo then have the washer chromed)
Jim
The blue arrow points to the choke:
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Thanks, Jim! NAPA is my source of choice. Fifteen bucks isn't a deal-breaker if it won't thread on.A/FX wrote: ↑Tue Jul 20, 2021 4:28 amI have used a universal cable from NAPA for many applications.https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_S672 ... KjcnBszQ8i
May have to get highly innovative on this one to make it work out the way I want.
Joe
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Thank you, John but those are made for the knobs w/ set screw like the Mustang. Mine is threaded on the '63.
Really like the bezels, though. I need one of them as well, as my car didn't include one with the dummy knob.
Joe
Really like the bezels, though. I need one of them as well, as my car didn't include one with the dummy knob.
Joe
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Ok ,misunderstood you reading about the dummy knob. tap & die set? lol
Are yours the white knobs?
Are yours the white knobs?
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No, those are the Falcon knobs. Merc is chrome. High-end stuff
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Re: Manual Choke Cable
Thanks for this post.
My generic aftermarket cable is seized. This will look original and it doesn’t need to be unfrozen!
My generic aftermarket cable is seized. This will look original and it doesn’t need to be unfrozen!