Choke Type?
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Choke Type?
So I was reading Cadunkle's thread about choke cables, and it brought up a bad realization. I was always under the impression that since I had to pump the gas to set the choke in the truck, that it was a manual choke......but appareantly not. I have already bought a 600 cfm edlebrock with a manual choke, but it looks like that isn't really want I wanted. The truck is an '82 with a 302, so would that be the hot air choke? I'm assuming its not the full electric one.
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You would probably appreciate an electric choke as opposed to a manual where you have to pull a **** to set the choke and then back it off as the engine warms. You may have had a hot-air choke originally, but the aftermarket carbs use electric or manual. E'brock sells a kit to add electric to theirs, so that's what I would recommend.
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Actually, E'brock sells an add-on electric choke kit - I think. But, if you can return and get one with the e-choke all the better.
The choke housing, usually a round black affair, has 3 screws holding it on. You loosen those and turn the black piece slightly backwards or forwards to have more/less choke. And, there is a mark that points at a scale so you can see how far you turn it.
Also, IIRC, there is a choke pull-off vacuum diaphragm that is adjustable. But, it should come set from the factory. In fact, so will the e-choke and you should try it the way it comes.
The choke housing, usually a round black affair, has 3 screws holding it on. You loosen those and turn the black piece slightly backwards or forwards to have more/less choke. And, there is a mark that points at a scale so you can see how far you turn it.
Also, IIRC, there is a choke pull-off vacuum diaphragm that is adjustable. But, it should come set from the factory. In fact, so will the e-choke and you should try it the way it comes.
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Yes - if it is set correctly. It does take some adjustment to get to that point, but even if it isn't perfect it'll start and may require a bit of pumping/blipping the throttle to keep it going while cold.
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I'm very familiar with this scenario. However, I've been messing with my carb quite a bit with more than a little guessing. I've order the Edelbrock 1406 so we'll see how well it does after it gets bolted on.
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