Replacing choke on an International 3414 tractor

[Daknu]

I need to replace the choke cable on my international 3414, can anyone suggest a video or expla in n how to go about doing it.

 

[Jim.ME]

Welcome to the forums.

I answered your other post on this same thing a few minutes ago. I don't know if you forgot you made this post or if you thought no one was answering you, so you asked again. If it was the latter you have to be patient, sometimes answers don't come for hours or days.

If you can find a video for a car or truck with a manual choke cable the principal and way to do it are pretty much the same as on a tractor. I doubt very much you will find a video for replacing the choke cable on the same model tracor as yours.

 

[Daknu]

I deleted the one cuz I didn’t realize I had posted it twice.
Thank you for the info.

 

[bc]

I just buy a generic cable longer than you need and thick enough to move the choke lever. Don't get one that is too flimsy like some for lawnmowers. Remove the old one by unscrewing the clamps at the carb for the wire and outer housing. Loosen the jamb nut behind the dash holding the knob assembly and unscrew it. May have to remove a panel to get a wrench on it. Then lay the old one next to the new one for size. Pull the wire out far enough so you can cut the outside part to length. Push the wire back in and cut to length. Re install. Easy peezy.

 

[Bob Bancroft]

I need to replace the choke cable on my international 3414, can anyone suggest a video or expla in n how to go about doing it.

What's wrong with it? I ask because- I had a 3444 years ago. It had a British downdraft Zenith carb with accelerator pump. (British tractor/engine) The choke operation was unusual, to me at least. the choke cable was not fastened directly to the choke plate. If I remember correctly, the cable closed the choke, but a spring opened the choke. Occasionally the choke plate would stick shut, and you would have to reach up under the hood and push the little lever to unstick it.

 

[bc]

If the old cable is stuck, try spraying the knob slide with your favorite penetrating oil and then some lube oil. Same for the other end. Spray any exposed areas of the cable as well. Just need some oil to loosen up the wire. May take a few days to get rid of any rust. Also spray the pivot points on the carb and manually move them.

 

[BarnyardEngineering]

Really it's not that complicated.
1. Take the old one out.
2. Go to NAPA and buy a new one. There are many choices for generic choke cables and they can be cut to length.
3. Install the new one.

You are unlikely to find a step by step procedure for your specific tractor. It's a "figure it out" type of thing. Start by looking over the tractor carefully. The choke cable runs from the carburetor to the knob on the instrument panel, so you know where it starts and ends. You are looking to see how it gets there. If you can't see, take off the hood and anything else that may be in your way. Take pictures of the way the cable is routed and do your best to remember how it went so the new one goes back the same way.

 

[bc]

Here's an idea. If you can't find a you tube video then make your own own and start your own channel. Find a 14 year old kid to set it up.

I know guys here on YT that could be you tube billionaires by now if they did some videos of the work they do.

 

[BarnyardEngineering]

Here's an idea. If you can't find a you tube video then make your own own and start your own channel. Find a 14 year old kid to set it up.

I know guys here on YT that could be you tube billionaires by now if they did some videos of the work they do.

Unfortunately, boring "how to" tractor repair videos don't do well.

 

[Daknu]

What's wrong with it? I ask because- I had a 3444 years ago. It had a British downdraft Zenith carb with accelerator pump. (British tractor/engine) The choke operation was unusual, to me at least. the choke cable was not fastened directly to the choke plate. If I remember correctly, the cable closed the choke, but a spring opened the choke. Occasionally the choke plate would stick shut, and you would have to reach up under the hood and push the little lever to unstick it.

It is totally rusted so I can’t push it in or out.

 

[Daknu]

What's wrong with it? I ask because- I had a 3444 years ago. It had a British downdraft Zenith carb with accelerator pump. (British tractor/engine) The choke operation was unusual, to me at least. the choke cable was not fastened directly to the choke plate. If I remember correctly, the cable closed the choke, but a spring opened the choke. Occasionally the choke plate would stick shut, and you would have to reach up under the hood and push the little lever to unstick

If the old cable is stuck, try spraying the knob slide with your favorite penetrating oil and then some lube oil. Same for the other end. Spray any exposed areas of the cable as well. Just need some oil to loosen up the wire. May take a few days to get rid of any rust. Also spray the pivot points on the carb and manually move them.

I have tried that and still can’t get it.

 

[Daknu]

Welcome to the forums.

I answered your other post on this same thing a few minutes ago. I don't know if you forgot you made this post or if you thought no one was answering you, so you asked again. If it was the latter you have to be patient, sometimes answers don't come for hours or days.

If you can find a video for a car or truck with a manual choke cable the principal and way to do it are pretty much the same as on a tractor. I doubt very much you will find a video for replacing the choke cable on the same model tracor as yours.

Yes I realize I have to be patient, I just didn’t realize that I posted it 2x…