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Old 01-29-2012, 07:01 PM   #1
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HELP with electric choke

Hey all, I just installed a Holley 600cfm carb,and need to know where the + lead on the choke should be getting power from. the guy I got the carb from said "run it off the + side of the coil cuz it's the closest hot lead to the carb" is this o.k. or should I find a better/safer hot lead? Where do you guys hook it up to?
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Old 01-29-2012, 07:28 PM   #2
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Re: HELP with electric choke

I've heard not to run it from the coil or alternator. Find a keyed ignition circuit that gives you 12vdc when key is on and zero volts when off.
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Old 01-29-2012, 07:40 PM   #3
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Re: HELP with electric choke

like off the fuse box?
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Old 01-29-2012, 07:45 PM   #4
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Re: HELP with electric choke

I run mine off the coil. It doesn't draw much current.

Someone else might have an idea why it's better to run it off another circuit, but I can't think of one.
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Old 01-30-2012, 07:58 AM   #5
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Re: HELP with electric choke

On mine I run a wire from the choke back into the fuse box. (something that is only hot when the key is on)
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Old 01-30-2012, 10:55 AM   #6
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Re: HELP with electric choke

Fuse box is good, wiper motor is another source, as others mentioned, hot ONLY w/ key on...

Make sure carb is grounded to intake, and intake grounded to body, body to frame. Can't have enough grounds.
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