iqon Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I have just about comleted running in my DLE 30 so now its time to fit the cowl and see how it runs with it on. Was hoping not to need the choke when starting but fear that i am going to have to.How have you connect a rod to the interlocking choke..... how have you done yours, i am assuming ball link or Z bend and held in place via standoffs wont be using a servo, just want a simple push or pull to interlock it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZK BAP Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I have run a flexi cable straight into the panel. works well. mine is a dle 35ra and yes choke is needed to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 So i take it looking at photo`s that you pull yours on from inside cockpit, I wondered if going inside would be an easier option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuphedd Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I dont know if this is any help , its the choke set up on one of my DLE30s on a Waco !i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Might be, thanks for photo`s chaps...... just had an hour and at the moment whatever angle i can get to it , its just not quite enough for it to catch. will try again later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Hmm I beg to differ on the neccessity of a choke , I have run a tube which protrudes through the bottom of the cowl and terminates at the mouth of the carb . All I do is give the carb a shot of fuel via a syringe , and the engine usually starts after around 5 to 6 flicks , no choke . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Posted by john melia 1 on 14/03/2014 22:21:50: Hmm I beg to differ on the neccessity of a choke , I have run a tube which protrudes through the bottom of the cowl and terminates at the mouth of the carb . All I do is give the carb a shot of fuel via a syringe , and the engine usually starts after around 5 to 6 flicks , no choke . that's a good idea John why didn't you tell me that before I spent 2 hours setting up it up automatic choke its awkward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Haha sorry john , thought I'd let you suffer a bit first lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 Posted by john melia 1 on 14/03/2014 22:21:50: Hmm I beg to differ on the neccessity of a choke , I have run a tube which protrudes through the bottom of the cowl and terminates at the mouth of the carb . All I do is give the carb a shot of fuel via a syringe , and the engine usually starts after around 5 to 6 flicks , no choke . and the tube stays there permanently ??? ive spent 2 hours on it and got no further... Edited By iqon on 15/03/2014 00:18:09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 for those that don't know, this is to what i am referring to as a interlocking choke, this is what the engine is on and question for John M - because of the rear carb would you run the tube through the box on the front and just point it in the right direction.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZK BAP Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Yes choke is operated from inside, usually by the helper i need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 Gone the way i should have in the first place, fitted ball link to choke, had to fit longer bolt to throttle to give some clearance, then come up with a way of keeping it all in place that wont cause problems, hey presto it works, although i was foolish enough to think i could get away with fitting cowl before i tried engine, choke set up works just fine but i need to set the throttle up again - on a warmer day - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Well this didn't last long, might have to invest in some pipe and a syringe..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Iqon I just used the outer from a snake , used a bit of heat to bend it to the required shape , epoxied it in place and it works a treat . About a mil and a half in the syringe , open the throttle squirt the fuel in , close throttle and flip . Jobs a goodun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Posted by john melia 1 on 16/03/2014 21:27:30: . About a mil and a half in the syringe , open the throttle squirt the fuel in , close throttle and flip . Jobs a goodun I'm just surprised that a mil and a half reaches, would have thought it would just fill pipe and come back out, was considering your suggestion but from top using a fuel dot, however having obtained a HT bolt to fit the throttle instead of the soft metal bolt i used, I was going to have another go at that first.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Posted by john melia 1 on 16/03/2014 21:27:30: Iqon I just used the outer from a snake , used a bit of heat to bend it to the required shape , epoxied it in place and it works a treat . About a mil and a half in the syringe , open the throttle squirt the fuel in , close throttle and flip . Jobs a goodun having spent around 6 hours trying to get push rod fitted to choke, was still having difficulties with clearance. Have fitted my version of your suggestion and works a treat.... I may get some funny looks when i turn up at field with 3 fuel pipes showing, but this is definitely the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Just the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Posted by ZK BAP on 14/03/2014 19:05:45: I have run a flexi cable straight into the panel. works well. mine is a dle 35ra and yes choke is needed to start. where would you get a small choke pull knob like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Rich2, did a bit of searching on the web. Didn't find anything of use really. Then it hit on me.....that choke knob looks like the end that dangles from a bathroom pull cord ! Edited By cymaz on 24/05/2016 06:50:34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Posted by cymaz on 24/05/2016 06:42:31: Rich2, did a bit of searching on the web. Didn't find anything of use really. Then it hit on me.....that choke knob looks like the end that dangles from a bathroom pull cord ! Edited By cymaz on 24/05/2016 06:50:34 Not a bad idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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