it looks like the first 4 are E4TD then its 90972-DA

 

put the alternator back in place, and wired the choke into the stator. is it normal when the engine is running to get a spark when putting the choke back together the spring inside the choke touches the little lever.

 

The single wire choke does ground through the carb.
I've never tried to reinstall the housing with the engine running.

Have you tested for voltage?

 

Yes, you'll get a little spark. Not like a welder's arc, but a little bit.

As Jim suggested, check the voltage on that connection. And, check the voltage at the battery to see that the alternator is still working.

 

the voltage on the wire going to the choke reads 6.8v DC and then it jumps to 9v AC and then back to DC, and back and forth like that. -- is this right??
now what would the battery read if the alternator is working right?

 

Battery would be 12.8 w/o the alternator, so anything more means it is working. If it is well charged and you've let it run some it should reach 14.4 volts, DC.

You DVM is in autoranging it sounds like. If you lock it to DC it should stay. But, that 6.8 volts is right where it should be at the choke. You should be golden.

 

voltage reads 14.4 while truck is running, and the choke and fast idle cam are working great now.....now i just need to adjust the choke alittle bit because it is coming off alittle too fast.

 

Some Calibrations have a Choke relay. The Computer on computer controlled carbs, or the relay itself controls voltage to the choke.

 

Hmmm. While that might explain things, this is a 351W w/a 4180 Holley. While it is possible that carb was swapped onto that engine, I've been assuming that it is a 351W HO, which didn't have a computer. Right?

Fairfield - Tell us about the truck. Engine, year, computer, etc. And, glad the choke is working, but I'd sure like to understand what we saw here 'cause someone else will have a similar problem - some time.

 

Truck is a 1986 extended cab F150 with a 351w HO. duraspark II in it i believe.

 

Yes, the HO had DS-II. At least the '85 I had did. And, no computer. So, there was no computer to control the relay - assuming that's what that relay was for.

I can't imagine that being stock given the above. But, regardless I'll bet the way you have it wired will work great. Please let us know what you think after you get it tuned a bit.

 

will do, thanks to everyone for the help, this site is awesome, and you guys rock!

 

No problem fairfield. We're always glad to help. Let us know if you have any other questions. I know I sure do.