choke type lever on a diesel !!!

Post by **lambrettalee** » 29 Mar 2007, 17:23

i have just to the right of the steering wheel on the lower dash rail (lhd)on my t25 westy a lever like a choke lever that i allways thought let air in through a vent in to the cab , i have since found out today that it doesnt........... whats it there for????? i have only had it a year after all!!!

Post by **tonytech** » 29 Mar 2007, 17:28

I'm not a derv tyke.
But understand it's the cold start handle.

T

Post by **R0B** » 29 Mar 2007, 17:38

it is the cold start handle.you should not need it in england.it doesn't get cold enough.it advances the timing a tad.

Post by **lambrettalee** » 29 Mar 2007, 17:48

many thanks, will she smoke like a goodun if its pulled when moving?

Post by **R0B** » 29 Mar 2007, 18:20

no it wont.pull it and see.....

Kool-Kamper · Post by **Kool-Kamper** » 29 Mar 2007, 19:43

I use it for putting my handbag on!

Wondered what it was there for!

Post by **"WEAZLECHIN"** » 29 Mar 2007, 20:03

it sounds like you want it to smoke when its running, like the red arrows

Post by **lambrettalee** » 29 Mar 2007, 20:14

same as me scoot mate...... slows every one down behind!!!!!

Post by **"WEAZLECHIN"** » 29 Mar 2007, 20:25

i wouldnt know, i aint had the lammy on the road yet. have restored it through the winter and its ALMOST done.

Post by **lambrettalee** » 29 Mar 2007, 20:27

what are you restoring?

Post by **"WEAZLECHIN"** » 30 Mar 2007, 15:04

that lambretta you can see on my avatar. i bought it in cack brown covered in dents and in bits for £200. i painted it, new everything, mildly tuned it, racing clutch, fresco etc (got rid of the clubman in photo). just need to sort the flickering lights out now !!!!!