PICT-30 choke terminal

[id'r]

Is there a slick/reliable fix for a broken terminal on a PICT-30 choke? I can figure something out, but imagine that someone here has done something clean. Just trying to save 28 bucks.

Also, is there a way to tell if this is indeed a 6V choke? I see that WW has a explicitly-stated 6V choke for a PICT-28, and a 12V choke for PICT-30 and up (haven't found a PICT-30 6V new replacement yet).

Thanks.
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[nlorntson]

Here's an option: https://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D113%2D129%2D191%2DH

[id'r]

Thanks! I hadn't made it to them...too many vendors.

Interesting that CIP shows part number 113129191H for PICT-28/30 carbs and WW shows it for PICT-28 only.

https://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=113129191H

If I give up on my cheapo repair, I'll confirm.
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[EJZero1]

[busdaddy]

Does the rivet spin at all?, if not (or if you can hold it) drill and tap for a tiny machine screw (~4-40", or metric?) to attach a new terminal. I've also seen some soldered on that seemed to work.
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[livingskies]

I had a contact broken off on the '74 Bay Window. Tried solder and drilling it. Likely spun it and broke it internally. Bought a new one, which is another story - bought two on eBay before getting the correct one. Works well now. I recommend just buying a new one if you can find the right one.

[BarryL]

If you wire brush and clean the copper rivet and the broken brass piece really well then you could use a coil terminal cleaned and wire brushed real well and solder it to the rivet. Use a super hot gun and rosin core thin electronics solder. I'm betting it would last quite a while like that. The male prong needn't protrude the same direction i.e. topward would be fine.

[BarryL]

Just to clarify the small vs large diameter choke heater from what I have observed.

Early 28pict vs later 28pict and 30pict diameters comparison. Early on right.

Early 28pict small diameter carb tops have a piston prone to clogging that operates the override rotation. The diameter of the element is 1 1/4".

Later 28pict and 30pict carbs had a vacuum diaphragm to override rotation and are reliable. The diameter of the element is 1 3/8".

All tops are interchangeable across all 28-30pict styles.

I've seen both in 6volt and 12 volt with the small diameter in 12volt ultra rare.

[id'r]

Great info Barry, thanks.

I was able to solder this as some have suggested. Removed the old terminal artifacts, cleaned up well, and managed to create a pretty good bond. Will see if it holds up for my short term need of getting this engine running.

I got a response back from Wolfsburg West today confirming that the 6V choke listed as PICT-28 also works for the PICT-30. Per Barry's post above, looks like they have a "late" PICT-28 offering.

https://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=113129191H
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[BarryL]

If that solder gives way you can try silver solder.

It looks like your choke bracket is missing the three spacers like this.

[id'r]