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Welcome to my Blog devoted to the restoration of my 1972 Datsun 240z. I purchased it in 2013 and have been actively working on my driving-restoration, so I can enjoy the car rather than having it in pieces for years. Please enjoy the write-ups below, as well as the how-to's. Feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any comments or questions. Thanks. - Dave

17 March 2016

Choke Cable replacement

Last night I replaced the choke (cold start) cables for the carburetors.  They need to slide freely and after 44 years of usage and most likely never being lubricated since new, it was time.  After doing some research I found that 0.055" Piano wire is the best option for replacement as its affordable and able to push and pull, which is required.

After disconnecting the cables from the carbs and pulling the center console apart, I removed the cables from inside the cabin, then measured the length needed.  I left myself an extra foot before I cut the Piano wire.  I bent it around the mounting plate and then lubed it very very very good before fishing it back into the housing and reconnecting.  I'm very pleased with the results!

Link to Piano Wire used:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B002M3JQGC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00