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Dorman HELP 55101 Choke Conversion Review

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Revainrating 2.5 out of 5  
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2.6
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Description of Dorman HELP 55101 Choke Conversion

Constructed of high-quality materials for long-lasting service. Comes with all the necessary hardware for a complete repair. Durable steel design. Restores vehicle to normal operation. Backed by team of engineers and quality control specialists in the United States.

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Type of review

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Cheap serious quality defects

1st incoming screw breaks before tightening and one of the three is already missing. There was no seal. All devices were very light and easily broken.

Pros
  • Very good value for money
Cons
  • Some defects

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Only buy for occasional use!

This product seemed to work well, but it doesn't hold up at all in everyday use. I think it would be ok for regular use but not available all the time

Pros
  • Excellent overall performance
Cons
  • There are flaws

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Comes with all parts needed to complete the task.

I've installed several of these over the years. Mostly on trucks. Supplied with all necessary parts. The only downside is that the cable that comes with it is a bit wobbly. Sometimes it needs a little more support. Good value for money.

Pros
  • Great for me
Cons
  • There are cons

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Cheap quality: carburetor and parts

Cheap kit, handle made of very thin plastic that can break at any moment, the cable is very soft and bends too easily. Worked about a month and then died out. I got it back in shape but it still sticks and never works properly. The manual choke is very sensitive on my Chevy 235. So it doesn't quite work and I need to find something else

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Appearance

Revainrating 4 out of 5

great improvement but not as easy to install as the instructions say

is enough to replace a broken autochoke. the downside is that it's not always easy to set it "right". The clip tends to bend and I had to tie it to something else to keep it from bending. With an extra bend, the inner wire may not slide as easily as intended. I had to trim the outer shell to reduce flex. It's not easy, but once it's finally adjusted, the truck runs much better. Definitely worth it - my old truck was a disaster because it started and kept running with a faulty autochoke. It…

Pros
  • Absolute Legend
Cons
  • The high price of

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Waste of time and money, not on Dorman's level.

I'm a fan of Dorman products but this kit is a huge exception. The cable is so light that it doesn't actually go through the body of the reel (which doesn't have a vinyl jacket). Back to the flimsy cable and case and the cheap, very flimsy mounts. When pulling or pushing the cable, the cheap mounts flex and the cable doesn't move in and out to operate the choke. The cable bends easily. Complete garbage, removed and thrown away. I used a short piece of flat bar 3/4" wide and 1/8" thick for the…

Pros
  • Delivery was very quick
Cons
  • Crumpled

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Contains the basic parts needed to convert to a hand throttle

I find it funny to see negative reviews because the kit doesn't quite fit. Most importantly, the kit contains the components needed to build a hand throttle and it takes a bit of ingenuity to make it work. First off, the universal mount that came with it didn't even come close to fitting in my car, nor was it strong enough to do the job. I bought a 5" angle mount and built my own stronger mount. Next, the cap was a little too big on the outer rim, so I undercut it a bit. Also, the opening in…

Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Quick start guide