2284 Carb: how do I fix this?
 

I'll let the image speak for itself. I was doing some spring maintenance and this oopsy happened. I looked around and can't seem to find anywhere to order just the choke shaft. Stupid plastic. What do you guys think??

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This may be what your looking for. Part no. 15 or 16. You can always give them a call, to see if that's what you need.

http://tinyurl.com/lxytfxk

See if you can find the piece that broke off,glue it back on.

Thank you for the link!! I couldn't seem to find a parts breakdown of the carb but that's exactly what I hoped to find. I see they sell a choke repair kit but that's between $50 and $60 :bigeyes: I see they also sell a "choke lever cap" and that sounds promising. However, I can't find a picture of it so I guess I get to call around tomorrow. Thanks again :beerchug:

I can't seem to track down the broken piece :-/ However, I had the idea of getting an epoxy and building it up, then shaping it and drilling a hole to allow the choke arm to fit. That was a last ditch redneck option, though :biggrin2:

YW, Ryan. Hope it works out. Trying to get something to stick to build that up, or even glue a piece on, may be difficult. There isn't too much that sticks to a nylon type surface.

If there is enough "meat" there, I might drill into the plastic on either side of the choke shaft with a 1/16" bit 1/4-3/8" deep. Then drill in from each side to connect to the first hole. Feed a bread tie down each hole and out the side, pull it tight around the choke shaft and twist the ends together.

I hope there is a repair kit cheaper than $50. :bigeyes:

Bill

Yeah I don't think gluing will work after mulling it over some more :angry:

I MAY try something like that, although I don't think I'd be comfortable with a zip tie or bread tie holding it together. What I'm wondering is what direction the bend goes under the plastic cover. I'm wondering if I can take the plastic piece off and just drill a hole through the bend in at the end of the shaft. But then that makes me wonder why they put the plastic piece on there and a black cover. I'm all kinds of confused but I'll figure something out.

Yeah I'm going to hold off on ordering that kit if I can help it. Local prices range between $50 and $60 and I have a hard time swallowing spending $60 just to get my hands on a $0.10 piece of plastic that shouldn't have been that way in the first place. I mean what was wrong with the older single metal piece?!?! :bash2: :beatdeadhorse:

And beyond all that, what is the spring for? Isn't the only thing that controls the choke the choke cable on the dash? Unless the choke is linked to the governor..? Now I want to get home and take a closer look at it :biggrin2:

The spring is to allow engine air to pull the choke open after it starts. A little easy for the operator than the solid style. So the wife can drive it :-)
A plastic welder and some nylon rod would do the trick. It is a high temp material so you need 725-750 deg setup. Cheaper to put new in usually. If it broke easily it is generally compromised and ready to be replaced.
rod - http://www.urethanesupply.com/Nylon-1/

Well guys, I got lucky on this one! I called all around town and thought I had a lead on the piece I need but it fell through. So as a last ditch effort, I called a little place called Pohils in Milledgeville, IL. They were able to save my butt. They happened to have a waterlogged carb sitting on a shelf for parts and had exactly what I need. I'm heading there after work today to pick it up for a mere couple dollars.

I would like to once again recommend Pohils to anyone in the Northern Illinois area for their Cub needs, new or old. They really will work with you. Heck, they will even entertain trades for parts, attachments, equipment, etc. Good place to deal with, knowledgeable people with the art of FIXING things rather than replacing. Anyway, paid advertisement over :biggrin2:

I'll post pics once I get this fixed and close this chapter in the 2284's history playbook. Thanks again guys for the help :beerchug: