choke problem

[zukmeista]

I have a problem with the choke on my 1989 Suzuki Samurai. The choke won't stay out when I pull it out. This is really annoying because it means that I have to stay in the vehicle and hold the choke out until it warms up. If I let it go the choke goes back in and the engine stalls. A fix for this problem would be much appreciated

[Swamped]

Clothespeg clipped behind the choke handle thing??

[zukmeista]

I was after a more permanent fix...

[Rotazuk]

They are like that from factory , its ment to be a sort of automatic choke . As it warms up it slides in etc . The bit on the carb that heats up and lets the choke in slowly is probably stuffed . Not sure I have seen a good one .

Chris

[zukmeista]

Is it fixable?

[UBZ]

my manual choke stays out when i pull it out
maybe the return spring is stuffed on my one.

As far as i knew there were two different types of choke , auto choke which runs off the water temp in the carb with no cable to the dash and manual choke which is just a level and cable /return spring.
Had a look at the FSM and of course it only details the auto choke style. Will have to have another look at the engine when i get home.

[zukmeista]

Thanks, it would be much appreciated.

[Swamped]

Yeah my manual choke stays out when I use it. Have to push it back closed. Doesn't feel like theres any sort of return spring at all.

[zukmeista]

Perhaps the return system was only introduced on the later models then???

[UBZ]

I found out why my choke stayed out. Cable was completely full of crap, CRC and some oil to re-lube , know the choke return's automatically.

Had a look at the other engine i have as well and it is the same .
2 little springs on the carby , that return the choke automatically.
Cab post a pic if you want.

both engines are from pre 88 SJ413.


Sounds like your one is working as per design.