Just wondering what some people have done to add choke cables to a 280z that was converted to SU's from FI??

I am fabbing up a system using bicycle brake cables that are insulated and so far so good. I just need to figure out how to make a single handle for both choke cables. Any Ideas?

 

i feel retarded now i didn't know there are two choke cables. i feel like a retard. could this be why my car dies cause im only pulling one choke cable?. sorry for the jack

 

We used to do the same sort of thing when I worked at a bike shop, probably 8 years ago now. The mechanics at the local airport sometimes used bike parts, particularly cables and the attendant fittings, for throttles and small linkages. For multiple/split cable applications you want to use an older-style cantilever or u-brake cable bridge to go from two cables to one, which will work with your choke lever. The service department of a decent bike shop should know what you're looking for. Here's the bridge cable and hanger in action:


If they're not sure what you mean, ask to look in their "QBP catalog" (Quality Bicycle Products, the giant wholesaler of small parts to all bicycle retailers), and you can point to the photo of what you want in the brakes/cables section.

good luck,
Dave

 

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funny thing there is that is illegal. lol. every part and i mean EVERY part has to be FAA certified. its why so many things for airplanes cost a boat load of money when the same part in a car application is 1/3 the price like starters. i beleive fittings are ok though.

 

I'm pretty sure it was illegal for them to have been using even just the fittings, too. That's the least of the problems with general av in the Rockies.
cheers,
Dave

 

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"hey bill what shud we use for the wings?"
"ah dont worry man just tie them together, i mean whats the worst that could happen?"

 

nm i went to the local jy today and found a 260 with the choke cables and tossed it in. also got a turbo valve cover and a few minor things. I wanted to get the turbo but the shaft was bad and i did not feel like rebuilding it. and there was a wailtail on a 280z but it was tore up bad.

 

why didnt u get the exhaust manifold, dizzy and the head, hell just grab the whole thing.

 

no he is dumb. your only pulling one lever cause both cables are attatched to that same lever. durrr....

 

not really my uncle who was helping me bought a new aftermarket choke cable and installed it straight to only one of the carbs now that i think about it

 

what a winner

 

who me...?

 

no your uncle, the so called uncle thats good with cars. only hooks up one carb to the choke. dude, im starting to think your uncle is a raging alcoholic thats a habitual liar as a side effect and your dumb enough to believe him

 

thats why i moved the car and started working on it myself(if you can call it that) but i did manage to get her started by my self so i guess it's a start

 

I'm still amazed at how many posts this kid has.

 

why? is there a problem?

 

If you keep it up you'll have more posts than snw by the end of next month.

 

stop drinking hateraid

 

Sorry I'm xEDGEx, I only drink and smoke when I work on my car.

 

lol this turned out to be a funny post after all. and no i could not afford to buy the whole thing the charge an insane amount out here in vegas. I did get a 79zx engine and a 5 speed with new clutch and a few other goodies for $100 from a club member.

That is a whole new ball game though

 

nice find i wanna do that to but i'll just wait till i can afford it and have a proper place to do it and also the proper tools.

 

yeah i'm cleaning the tranny now so i can paint it to match the block after i get that hot tanked and machined datsun blue of course

 

sounds good are you going to bore any over?

 

maybe .20 over