Re: 'Not going to pay a lot for this thermostatic actuator

["Robert S. Wilkinson" <wilk@domain.elided>]

I actually prefer the old Shankle manual choke device--I connected mine
using a separate cable so as to retain the throttle.  It is only necessary
to choke while starting; in a few moments after it's running one can
release the knob to full lean--at least on my Spica (now that I think about
it, perhaps I have it a bit rich).  I don't know why the TAs are so
expensive, although I can remember that they were out of sight even in the
seventies--new or rebuilt.

Bob Wilkinson
72 Spider

From: "Daegrigg (Don)" <daegrigg@domain.elided>
>Subject: 'Not going to pay a lot for this thermostatic actuator
>
>Looks like I need a TA for the 79 Alfetta.  IAP quotes $185 plus a $100
core deposit.  Why do these things cost so much?  Anyone know of more
reasonable sources?
>
>Thanks, 
>
>Don
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