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Chokes
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| Gunner |
10-29-2009 04:49 PM |
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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| RodKnock |
10-29-2009 04:57 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunner
(Post 996837)
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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Yep, that gets my vote. Mill that air horn off too, while you're at it. I can't imagine that it fits in a turkey pan, though 707 may not have one.
Although the "choke folk" will be argue that chokes are a necessity. |
| LoBelly |
10-29-2009 05:09 PM |
admittedly I live in a temperate zone but I've usually only need a choke on a car that is not in good tune.
and as you say - after a brief warm up its no issue
consequently a weight saving opportunity can be identified....:D
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...082008-1LQ.jpg
LoBelly |
| lineslinger |
10-29-2009 05:14 PM |
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| Gunner |
10-29-2009 05:33 PM |
I'll probably keep the airhorn - it's not worth the effort to remove for cosmetic and *ahem* weight-reduction reasons. Maybe I'll decorate it every Xmas or something.
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| patrickt |
10-29-2009 05:37 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
(Post 996838)
Yep, that gets my vote. Mill that air horn off too, while you're at it. I can't imagine that it fits in a turkey pan, though 707 may not have one.
Although the "choke folk" will be argue that chokes are a necessity.
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Leave the horn, it fits fine, even with the air cleaner. But yank the choke.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/500/carb001.jpg |
Use a choke for what?:LOL: Totally personal preference for the street. I've run carbs with & without. A nice working choke is convenient but kinda ugly on a carb that gets a lotta "show time". My vote, because it's a Cobra.... No Choke!!! :MECOOL:
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| springin |
10-29-2009 07:42 PM |
A couple quick pumps on the gas pedal is all the choke I have ever used.
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| rustyBob |
10-29-2009 10:24 PM |
I also live in the midwest so i left the manuel choke on and hooked up.....
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No choke or air horns. Air horns 'n short air cleaners don't mix.
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| lovehamr |
10-30-2009 06:02 AM |
Look at the apparent hand speed on LoBelly! Years of practice at work there gents.;)
Steve
PS as far as I'm concerned if the carb doesn't need a choke, then it doesn't need an airhorn either. Just one more way to smooth air entry. Dave's comment about short aircleaners is right on as well.
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| RodKnock |
10-30-2009 10:16 AM |
The Holley HP series doesn't have them. So buy a new carb! Or, milling isn't that bad, even for someone like Patrick.
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| patrickt |
10-30-2009 10:18 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
(Post 997020)
The Holley HP series doesn't have them. So buy a new carb! Or, milling isn't that bad, even for someone like Patrick.
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I've been milling around for years.;) |
| RodKnock |
10-30-2009 10:22 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 997022)
I've been milling around for years.;)
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Yes, we know. Almost 10,000 "millings" just in this neighborhood. :p
High performance seldom used cars don't need chokes or airhorns. Push the gas pedal a couple times, bring the idle up for a couple minutes and your ready to go to supermarket. :) |
| patrickt |
10-30-2009 10:31 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
(Post 997025)
Yes, we know. Almost 10,000 "millings" just in this neighborhood. :p
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Well let me toss out another tidbit that you were undoubtedly unaware. "Milling around" actually serves a very useful purpose. If you are concerned that your cattle are going to stampede you can prevent it by moving them in a circle to help calm them down. Thus, "milling the cattle" tends to soothe their nerves. I'll add that to the "Stuff that RodKnock Doesn't Know List." :cool: |
Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 997022)
I've been milling around for years.;)
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I thought that was mulling??:rolleyes: |
| Randy Rosenberg |
10-30-2009 10:40 AM |
Gunner, I assume you bot a Road or Speed Demon...right? How come you didn't get the Mighty Demon? The later is very popular, tunable and comes without a choke.
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| Gunner |
10-30-2009 10:50 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
(Post 997020)
The Holley HP series doesn't have them.
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Holley HPs are Barry Grant wannabes - just compare the features. Wow, Holley discovers fuel sight windows after aeons! Look, machined metering plates! Wow!
Unless I missed something, though, you can't get an HP series with a vacuum secondary. EDIT: Oh, now I see the Street HPs. Still prefer BG.
Randy: If I'd wanted a mechanical secondary, I'd have gone with a Mighty Demon - mechanical, and no air horn, and no choke. Since I'm not going to live on the track or strip, I made the sensible choice of a vacuum model (and one of the easiest vacuum secondaries to tune, too). |
| RodKnock |
10-30-2009 10:50 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 997028)
Well let me toss out another tidbit that you were undoubtedly unaware. "Milling around" actually serves a very useful purpose. If you are concerned that your cattle are going to stampede you can prevent it by moving them in a circle to help calm them down. Thus, "milling the cattle" tends to soothe their nerves. I'll add that to the "Stuff that RodKnock Doesn't Know List." :cool:
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Yes, undoubtedly, I'll need to know about "milling the cattle" being that I live in an area where cattle do dot the hills and when I do see them out "milling around", I tend to roll down the window of my car and yell "Mooooooo!" :LOL: |
| Gunner |
10-30-2009 10:53 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
(Post 997040)
Yes, undoubtedly, I'll need to know about "milling the cattle" being that I live in an area where cattle do dot the hills and when I do see them out "milling around", I tend to roll down the window of my car and yell "Mooooooo!"
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I do that when I'm passing the mall. |
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