The issue with the choke is that you have to hold it out an annoyingly
small knob while manipulating throttle, brake and pressing starter. And
in florida with sweaty fingers.
Bud of course has the perfect solution.
A heath Robinson solution is a half inch "bulldog" clip (spring paper clip
thingy) round the base of the choke handle shaft. This will hold the
choke open and once the engine starts you simply push the choke in.
On Sat, May 13, 2023, 15:19 Bud Yerly <budyerly@msn.com> wrote:
> Dan,
> Along with the basic fabrication of the throttle, the build information in
> the manual is scant on the actual geometry you should strive for in the
> throttle box as far as the cable end mounting, clearances, the hardware,
> stops, etc. Running the cables had many frustrated builders spending hours
> modifying cables. I chose to keep things stock and learn from others how
> to properly run the carb and later the choke cables. I'm attaching my pdf
> info on the throttle and choke mods and techniques I have used. Keeping
> the cables from kinking is explained in the Etiquette file.
>
> The T handle on the choke, the adjustable idle stop and 914 100% detent on
> the throttle are favorites of those who fly my plane. For cross country
> flying the cockpit accessible (lever in my case) throttle friction is quite
> handy.
>
>
> Best Regards,
> Bud Yerly
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com <
> owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com> On Behalf Of danbish99
> Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2023 3:06 AM
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: Re: Throttle Level Housing
>
>
> Thanks Chris,
>
> I heard from Gary Roberts here in Tucson and he had one that he generously
> gave to me.
>
> Ron Parigoris had also suggested the Europa site. I hadn't known about the
> difference in the manuals-the XS manual mentions it but doesn't include the
> instructions on how to make it.
>
> Thanks for helping track down a solution,
>
> Dan
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=510788#510788
>
>
> William Daniell
+1 786 878 0246
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