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May 31, 2009 | 12:48 PM

Attfay Elleybay

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Burning Brakes

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electric choke

I hooked 12v up to the choke on my carb (Holley). The motor will turn over but refuses to start. It starts right up when i disconnect the 12v.
I tried loosening the 3 screws and turning the choke till the plate almost closes but that didn't help.

Could the choke be bad and need replacing?

May 31, 2009 | 01:16 PM

...Roger...

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Whats the choke plate doing ? Is it open or closed ? When the engine is warm and you hook the 12 volts to the choke will the engine start ? Where did you pick up the 12v for the choke ?

May 31, 2009 | 01:24 PM

calwldlife

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Originally Posted by DWncchs

Whats the choke plate doing ? Is it open or closed ? When the engine is warm and you hook the 12 volts to the choke will the engine start ? Where did you pick up the 12v for the choke ?

He has a good question.
The 12v to the choke only heats it to open.
Unplugging should close choke.
Are you stealing current from the ignition?

May 31, 2009 | 02:28 PM

Attfay Elleybay

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Burning Brakes

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From: Sebastian Florida

I moved the 12v source to the yellow wire on the wipers. It might be ok now. It's 85 outside so I'll find out in the morning.

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