i have the edelbrock 600 cfm electric choke carb and i need to know if i can install it on the car without connecting the choke temporarily. And will the car run the normal without it connected
2007-01-29 09:40:19 · 11 answers · asked by screaming chicken!!! 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
and also where can i connect the red power cable from the choke to, i know that you can connect it to the accesory port in the fuse panel but what is the connector called?
2007-01-29 09:52:31 · update #1
Yes you may connect an electric operated choke on an engine that was previously using a manual choke, BUT, you need to adjust the choke in the open position so as not to chock off the engine. Also, start the engine, let it warm up to normal operating condition. While waiting you may need to adjust the carb to maintain idle. Once warm, turn idle screw down to about 550 or 600 rpms...then turn the mixture screw , one at a time , clockwise in..until the idle begins to run rough, then turn ccw till you get the smoothest idle. Then turn the other mixture screw in till it runs rough..then turn ccw till it too runs smooth and or fastest idle. I assume this is a manual transmission...so again the idle rpm must be reset to approx 650rpm ..maybe 700. Depends on how old the motor is. But without the choke being connected to a temp sensor or choke coil....be sure it is held in the open position. I would preferr to use a manually operated choke if you didn't want the electric one!! Three minutes and you have a cable run and installed. np
2007-01-29 10:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by **DICK** 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(j) Chokes perform the fuel mixture adjustments necessary to start a cold engine. When the fuel-air mixture is too cold, the engine won't start properly, or will stall out periodically. The choke when engaged (closed) the choke causes the fuel air mixture to be increased, or "enriched". The choke is a special valve placed at the mouth of the carburetor so that it partially blocks off the entering air. When the choke plate closes, the vacuum below it increases, drawing more fuel from the fuel bowl. The rich fuel mixture burns even at lower temperatures, allowing the engine to warm up. The manual choke is a knob on the dash, usually the push-pull type, which extends from the choke on the carburetor to the instrument panel. The driver closes the choke when starting the engine. The main thing to know about a manual choke is to push it back in when the engine has reached normal operating temperature. The trouble with the manual choke is that the driver often forgets to open it fully. This results in a rich fuel mixture which causes carbon to form in the combustion chambers and on the spark plugs. To correct this problem, the automatic choke was developed. The automatic choke relies on engine heat. The choke valve is run by a thermostat which is controlled by exhaust heat. When the engine is cold, the valve will be closed for starting. As the engine warms, the exhaust heat will gradually open the choke valve. An automatic choke depends on a thermostatic coil spring unwinding as heat is supplied. As the engine warms up, manifold heat is transmitted to the choke housing. The heat causes the bimetal spring to relax, opening the valve. An electric heating coil in the automatic choke shortens the length of time that the choke valve is closed. As the spring unwinds, it causes the choke valve in the carburetor air horn to open. This lets more air pass into the carburetor. The coil is mounted in a well in the exhaust crossover passage of the intake manifold. Movement of the bimetal spring is relayed to the choke valve shaft by means of linkage and levers.
2016-03-29 08:40:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need the choke to start a cold engine. The hook up is easy. You also go with a manual choke. Now days few people could even start a car with a manual choke.
2007-01-29 09:52:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can and the car will run just fine - once the engine is warm. BUT. Getting it started and warming it up will be a pain - especially in the winter. You can be rest assured that the pain in the tail will motivate you to connect the choke. You may find that using starting fluid (comes in a spray can) will be a huge help in getting it started, just use this stuff sparingly.
2007-01-29 09:48:45 · answer #4 · answered by boogie2510 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Without connecting the choke, is the choke on or off? If it's on, then it will stay choked after the engine warms up, not good. If it's off, then you could install it, but you may have trouble starting it, especially if its cold.
2007-01-29 09:47:47 · answer #5 · answered by kimmyisahotbabe 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not at all - if it even starts it will be too rich when running ( they do sell manual choke kits for this carb - get one or use the electric choke )
hey just wait - in summer you might get away with it ( and if connected you mean the heat tube - that is there to DISENGAGE the choke which is why it will be too rich )
2007-01-29 09:44:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
may be hard to start on cold days but yes just turn the electric unit until the chokes are open and lock them down
2007-01-29 09:45:14 · answer #7 · answered by Dennis G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can but the choke needs to be help open to run right. it will run good after the motor is warmed up
2007-01-29 09:44:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sure will the choke only work to warm up the engine, just be ready to feather that throttle
2007-01-29 09:46:55 · answer #9 · answered by ink_slave_1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. however it won't start normally. if it's cold, you may not get it started at all.
2007-01-29 09:44:09 · answer #10 · answered by notmyrealname 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋