Electric choke conversion on teapot


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By wakadja - 15 Years Ago
I have carbon buildup inside the choke housing of one of my dual-quad teapots. Carbs have been rebuilt & '57 E-Bird runs great except that I periodically have to WD-40 the choke mechanism on the front carb due to carbon coming from the tube under the intake. Rather than remove the carbs & intake to replce the tube, I would like to convert to an electric choke setup. Holley sells a number of them. Any thoughts, pro/con?

Paul
By DANIEL TINDER - 15 Years Ago
Be aware that some bolt-on aftermarket FoMoCo/Holley-type electric choke conversions are set to work in the opposite direction from an OEM teapot configuration. Just make sure they can be inverted/converted successfully before purchase.
By oldcarmark - 15 Years Ago
I could be wrong but isn't there a tool to re and re the tube without taking the manifold off?Tee-bird.com has a tool  part #9890T $10.00 to remove choke tube in manifold.
By Ol'ford nut - 15 Years Ago
DANIEL TINDER (9/4/2010)
Be aware that some bolt-on aftermarket FoMoCo/Holley-type electric choke conversions are set to work in the opposite direction from an OEM teapot configuration. Just make sure they can be inverted/converted successfully before purchase.

Can't you just remove the spring and install backwards? They just fit in a slot.

By 'GB'ird - 15 Years Ago
wakadja (9/3/2010)
I have carbon buildup inside the choke housing of one of my dual-quad teapots. Carbs have been rebuilt & '57 E-Bird runs great except that I periodically have to WD-40 the choke mechanism on the front carb due to carbon coming from the tube under the intake. Rather than remove the carbs & intake to replce the tube, I would like to convert to an electric choke setup. Holley sells a number of them. Any thoughts, pro/con?
Paul

Paul

Don't use WD-40, it has its uses but not to lubricate carbs. Use proper carb cleaner it should keep it free for much longer.

Richard

By wakadja - 15 Years Ago
Richard,

In this case I have used WD-40 to lubricate inside the choke housing (take off the cover that contains the spring & spray inside the lever slotted opening) & it has worked short term thus far. What is the downside to using it on the carb?

Would a product like Gumout be better; or carb cleaner? Recommend a particular product?

Paul