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General Category => Technical Discussion => Topic started by: Bill E Bob on August 18, 2011, 06:05:20 PM

Title: 1939 Choke Cable
Post by: Bill E Bob on August 18, 2011, 06:05:20 PM
The choke cable  on my 39 has pulled off the choke rod, & I am wondering about the best way to reattach it. A friend has suggested using a product called J B Weld.
All suggestions would be appreciated

Thanks

Bill
Title: Re: 1939 Choke Cable
Post by: mvair on August 19, 2011, 12:14:35 AM
I tacked it with a small TIG weld. It is not easy to do because you can burn through the wire, but it works well when it works. I did need to file the weld smooth so I could put chock back in the sleeve. I hope I understood what you were asking.
Title: Re: 1939 Choke Cable
Post by: JimCno on August 24, 2011, 06:29:51 PM
I had to replace both my choke and throttle cables. I bought new generic cables, pulled the knob with it's rod and housing off the original cable then silver soldered it to the new cable and housing.

I could probably post some pictures if you would like.
Title: Re: 1939 Choke Cable
Post by: mvair on August 24, 2011, 07:20:03 PM
I like the idea of soldering it. You have more control with soldering than welding. Post some photos if you could! Thanks!!
Title: Re: 1939 Choke Cable
Post by: Bill E Bob on August 24, 2011, 09:22:39 PM

Thanks to everyone I also would like to see pictures if possible - I think I'll try the J B Weld & if it doesn't work I'll solder

Bill
Title: Re: 1939 Choke Cable
Post by: JimCno on August 28, 2011, 09:43:12 AM
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v76/JImCno/Choke%20cables/?start=all
Follow this link to see the pictures of replacing my cables. In this series of photos, I soldered the connections but tate didn't hold. I had to go back and silver solder them and that worked just fine.

To silver solder, you need a mapp gas torch with a pencil flame. Heat up the parts until they are red hot then apply the silver solder.
Title: Re: 1939 Choke Cable
Post by: Bill E Bob on August 30, 2011, 02:13:26 PM
Thanks Jim - sure appreciate the pictures & help

Bill