<VV> Rochester Choke Plate

[Ron]

Thanks Craig and Bryan, you were both right on it!  I loosened the screws 
and the choke plate slid into position all by itself.  The '62 wagon it was 
on has been getting poor mileage ever since I got it and I found this 
problem when I finally decided to pull the carbs off.  Shoulda' done it long 
ago but it had lots of other problems that needed attention also.
RonH


Subject: RE: Rochester Choke Plate


> Ron asked:
> The choke plate on a Rochester carburetor rubs on the body when the screw 
> at
> the end of the choke shaft is tightened. How is the plate centered so this
> won't happen?  I've never seen any shim washers used but it seems to me 
> that
> there must be some adjustment there.
> RonH
>
> Craig replies:
> The choke plate is adjustable. Loosen the two screws that secure choke 
> plate
> to the shaft and you'll find that the plate can be moved up and down, left
> and right, and twisted. The total range of motion isn't much but it's 
> plenty
> to get the job done.  Just loosen them and pull the shaft out toward the
> end-screw and you should be good to go.  Also make sure the plate doesn't
> scrape and closes properly while you are at it.
> HTH, Craig
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