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Hello All. I have finally mastered the workings of the EE-14 carburettor and its choke operating thermostat. The carburettor that I got from Flackmaster had the middle section without the passage to accommodate the link between the choke- piston and the choke butterfly as well as the link itself. I thus had to drill the passage[ This middle section probably came from an EE-16] and make a link. I soon discovered that the length of this link is of critical importance, but fortunately had made it so that it could be adjusted within narrow limits. If it too long then once the engine is hot the choke-piston's position interferes with the idling mixture strength. If too short, then the choke butterfly does not open fully and this leads to a rich mixture overall. Now that this is all correct the engine runs sweetly.
I have also made a small number of the choke thermostats.These are a copy of an original with all new materials. Should any member be interested in this item, please contact me.
Regards.

I am impressed with your efforts to make the auto choke work properly. I gave up! Instead, I made an adaptor to allow my Throttle control cable to be hooked up to the choke mechanism on the carb and disconnected the linkage to the thermostat.

I had no use for the throttle as I do not drive the car in the winter and really do not need a choke except to start the car when cold so the modified throttle/choke linkage works out great for me.

Rod

Hello, When I got the car it had a Carter carburettor with the choke connected the way you describe. Having done so much work on the rest of the car, I decided to go all the way
Regards, Dennis