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Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 12:07 pm
by pistonheader
petroscf wrote:is it also required to convert from automatic to manual choke as well? Or are there Webers to fit cars with automatic choke?
(I don't think that any E21 with carb had manual choke from factory, at least mine didn't-and it's an early model...could BMW go back later on?)
I just got the 28/36 but it has got a manual choke, so I can't replace my solex which is automatic........................opinions?
convert to manual choke to fit it. after having it, i'd never go back to automatic choke (well, i wouldn't mind it all being electrical like modern cars in that sense
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the manual choke is so much better in terms of reliablility it really is.
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 1:17 pm
by e21-Mark
Auto chokes are OK if they work but usually cause more problems than they're worth.
A manual choke is a far better option imo. It's an easy job to route the cable and allows you to control how much, if any, choke you actually need.
You won't regret swapping to manual choke!
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 1:41 pm
by petroscf
In that case, where should the cable pass from?
And where would the edge (the switch for hand-pulling) be placed on the dash?Any manual choke conversion pics?
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:02 pm
by nas80
mate you dont need the manual choke or the auto one - if you fit a weber carb they are pretty good as is.
so thats why i didnt bother making any holes for the choke cable - instead i just held the accelerator for a few seconds in the morning and then it idled fine.
also you live in greece - dont you have nice weather all year round?
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:07 pm
by petroscf
haha, well, generally yes, however it may get pretty cold sometimes in winter round here as well...
Mark, what do you think of that? Fitting the web and NOT drilling for a manual choke...?
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:10 pm
by e21-Mark
Give it a go. If your not happy, then just route the choke cable. I never used the choke when I had twin Webers either. Just a pump of the throttle before turning the ignition key.
I like the added control of a manual choke and by losing the auto it's one less thing to go wrong.
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:22 pm
by petroscf
Any ideas where to place it?
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:48 pm
by pistonheader
petroscf wrote:Any ideas where to place it?
mine is placed on the left hand side under steering column. will take a piccy later and post up. don't skimp on a cheap choke cable. i went through 3 in 9months. this weber choke cable is fine after 1 year.
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:55 pm
by petroscf
You mean it is a weber (genuine) cable?
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:57 pm
by pistonheader
petroscf wrote:You mean it is a weber (genuine) cable?
yes it's an official weber cable
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:00 pm
by petroscf
but I suppose that fitting it to the E21 is via a customized patent??
Or do they sell the fitting parts as well, brackets. clamps etc.?
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:06 pm
by pistonheader
petroscf wrote:but I suppose that fitting it to the E21 is via a customized patent??
Or do they sell the fitting parts as well, brackets. clamps etc.?
yes you'll need clamp etc. i didn't fit it. fritz did it for me when they sold me the weber. if i remember i'll get a pic of it later this evening for you mate. don't worry, it'll be worth it
i'd say anything 0deg celcius you might manage to get away with it, using a bit of throttle to start it.
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:08 pm
by e21-Mark
Any mechanic would be able to place it for you. A little 'L' shaped bracket screwed under the dash maybe?
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:13 pm
by petroscf
Well, I am going to think a bit about it and then decide which way to go...(manual or auto)
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:16 pm
by e21-Mark
MANUAL!