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tucsonjwt · 05-30-2018, 07:10 PM

I can adjust an automatic choke of any type to close fully when the engine is cold, but then it won't open fully when the engine is warm. Or, I can adjust the choke to open fully when the engine is warm, but then it won't close fully when then engine is cold. I have owned about 20 different carbureted vehicles - same story with each one, regardless of the type of automatic choke. So, I now use only manual chokes.

I would call this experience, not personal opinion, but each to his or her own.

Not sure why you have the choke wired open if it is functioning properly.

05-30-2018, 07:10 PM	#19
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: 454 Throttle Hesitation/Vacuum Leak?? I can adjust an automatic choke of any type to close fully when the engine is cold, but then it won't open fully when the engine is warm. Or, I can adjust the choke to open fully when the engine is warm, but then it won't close fully when then engine is cold. I have owned about 20 different carbureted vehicles - same story with each one, regardless of the type of automatic choke. So, I now use only manual chokes. I would call this experience, not personal opinion, but each to his or her own. Not sure why you have the choke wired open if it is functioning properly.