Choke cable 520 with Nikki carburetor

[zed1]

The choke cable on my 520 broke at the barrel fitting behind the desk knob. I have been unable to remove the remnants of the twisted strand cable from the barrel. Therefore, it would appear that I cannot use an aftermarket cable with the OEM assembly.

 

Is anyone aware of an alternative cable that accepts the original set screw knob?

Thanks,

Keith

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

It is possible to drill and pick the old cable out of the knob end. Once it's out, you can tin a new cable and solder it to the extension behind the knob.

 

You''d have better luck finding a used cable.

[zed1]

Great minds think alike:

 

Instructional video at:

 

Thanks,

Keith

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Nice.

[yenpit]

On 5/11/2023 at 9:47 AM, zed1 said:

Great minds think alike:

 

Instructional video at:

 

Thanks,

Keith

 

Wow what a throwback!!  I've been in & out of the British parts industry for MANY years (back in it again recently) & I lived in SW Michigan for many!!  I know John Twist & University Motors!!  This video is older, John is now retired.  I sold John MG parts for many years & attended his MASSIVE British car almost show every year!  He was a very interesting character! 😎