Another Q-jet ??????
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Racer
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From: Dover Delaware
Another Q-jet ??????
Hi all,
First let me say thanks to those who responded to my previous Q-jet question, I finally did remove the vent hose and capped it off at the carb, and no errant fumes in my garage. I do have another ? and of course all comments, suggestions and fixes are welcome.
Is there a procedure for adjusting the auto choke so that it does not stay on for what seems like quite a while(in the warmer months) till the engine is at normal operating temp. My 78 is not a daily driver and not driven much during the winter months. Even as the ambient temp around here is very hot during the spring and summer months I still feel that the choke takes too long to fully open and operate at curb idle.
In advance, thanks to all who provide me support and guidance.
mk's78
mike
First let me say thanks to those who responded to my previous Q-jet question, I finally did remove the vent hose and capped it off at the carb, and no errant fumes in my garage. I do have another ? and of course all comments, suggestions and fixes are welcome.
Is there a procedure for adjusting the auto choke so that it does not stay on for what seems like quite a while(in the warmer months) till the engine is at normal operating temp. My 78 is not a daily driver and not driven much during the winter months. Even as the ambient temp around here is very hot during the spring and summer months I still feel that the choke takes too long to fully open and operate at curb idle.
In advance, thanks to all who provide me support and guidance.
mk's78
mike
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Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Ocala FL
Be sure the choke stove is actually heating. The intake passage could be blocked. Often people put the block off plates in there when installing a manifold with new gaskets. This lets the carb run cooler for better performance, but adversely affects the choke.
You can also get some adjustment be bending the choke rod and by adjusting spring tension.
You can also get some adjustment be bending the choke rod and by adjusting spring tension.
