directordanw 62 Report post Posted January 14, 2014 These seem to be as rare as hens' teeth! I'm trying to find the entire choke cable assembly - the mount of mine has broken where it fixes into the dash and hangs loose by the steering column! SJ don't have them, and I can't find them on LotusBits. Does anybody out there have one sitting around in their garage? Or know if there was a compatible part made for anything else? Thanks in advance! Dan Quote Regular restorer. Rather less reliable forum poster! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dunc 399 3 Vehicles Report post Posted January 14, 2014 have a look at a few of the cable solutions websites. People like speedy cables and suchlike? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mat grant 29 Report post Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) Is it the same as the S1 or different? I have an S1 choke cable somewhere in my boxes of leftover parts.... I've also got an excel choke cable. Mat. Edited January 14, 2014 by mat grant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loose Cannon 576 1 Vehicles Report post Posted January 14, 2014 I think it's different Mat, it's illuminated, and I've not come across the exact same part anywhere. It's a once-only push fit inside the dashboard, I can see lots of people will have destroyed the plastic parts trying to remove it Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
directordanw 62 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 Which is exactly what has happened. PO has obviously pulled it out of the dash while working on it and snapped one of the plastic clips that keep it in place. If it's the same fitting I'd be interested in a S1 unit, even if it's not illuminated. Got to be better than what I've got which just hangs there gently tickling my knee whe I'm trying to start the car! Quote Regular restorer. Rather less reliable forum poster! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaKa 37 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 I posted something under general chat recently that you may find useful. http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/topic/62242-choke-cable-to-carbs/ I bought a universal cable from ebay £3.99 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL-LOCKING-CHOKE-CABLE-MINI-CLASSIC-RELIANT-ROVER-MG-NISSAN-FORD-VAUXHALL-/271368757105 plenty of others to chose from. I then used the new cable and some of the parts to restore my original choke. It means careful drilling/cutting and soldering - but I found it better than trying to source a second hand replacement £35 plus delivery/tax from LotusBits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Cook 7 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 Interesting! - my S2 choke cable wasn't illuminated, but had a contact in it for the dash warning light. I removed it as I've gone to injection and don't need it, I'll have a look to see if I've still got it, but from the sound of it it may not be original, probably a triumph part, it looked similar to a dolly one I once had. Regards Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
directordanw 62 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 It certainly looks like it's supposed to trigger the warning light. I think I'm going to tak DaKa's advice and try and improvise something from a universal choke and what's left of the original. That being said if anyone does stumble on their old, unloved unit I'd be very interested! Thanks for all your help so far, Dan Quote Regular restorer. Rather less reliable forum poster! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
