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From: ware ma
I just read an old post where everyone said to connect it to the ignition switch side of the ballast resistor. Can anyone tell me where the Ballas resitor is? I can't find anything in my Haynes manaul.
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From: North Canton Ohio
Why not use the alternator? There is a wire on the alternator that I splice into that is 12V only with the ignition on (checked with voltmeter). I have run the electric choke on two different Holleys for quite some time and never had any problems.
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From: Frisco TX
Originally Posted by ugman
I have an Edelbrock 650cf with electric choke. It says to hook to a 12V source but not the coil or alternator. Where should I wire the choke?
Just installed my Edelbrock 650 Thunder AVS a few months ago. I used the 12 volt supply that was being used from the Quadrajet. Other option is to go to the wiper motor positive lead. Key here is that it is an "ignition switched" power source. Wiper works well for this. Should be easy.
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Wipers here for my Holley's electric choke. The wire's not as exposed as running one from the ALT. Whatever you choose, make sure it's a switched connection from the ignition switch.
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From: Frisco TX
Originally Posted by ugman
That answers why I can't find it in Haynes.... So, should I go with the alternator or the wipers?
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don't go on the alternator... it is always hot... you will burn out the choke. Use the wiper power.
