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Old 10-29-2009, 04:49 PM
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Default Chokes

How many of you run a functioning choke on your carb? Manual, engine heat or electric?

707 had a Holley with the disconnected choke plate tied open when I got it. The new BG carb has an electric-assist choke that I just got around to wiring... and then unwired and took the choke plate and bar off for the time being. I may just take the whole choke assembly off.

It seems to me that a choke is only for cars started and driven immediately in cold weather. Since we all warm our beasts up for at least a minute or two and drive gently until the oil temp starts to rise, the small convenience of a choke seems greatly outweighed by its general clutter and hassle.

Whatcha think?
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