Edelbrock electric choke broken? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tino0217 · 11-13-2019, 05:50 AM

600 series carb. Previous owner didn't hae it hooked up. I loosen the screws but it doesn't seem to move the carburetor flap, so nothing happens on a cold star. It's hot but no action. Any advice?

geezer#99 · 11-13-2019, 09:14 AM

Are you holding the throttle open while turning the cap?
Are you turning the cap both directions to test for choke blade movement?

tino0217 · 11-13-2019, 01:49 PM

the choke blade is always open no movement only by touch. i haven't tried holding the throttle open but someone also suggested taking off the choke plate and check for movement.

**HO455** · 11-13-2019, 02:33 PM

Can you post a fairly close up photo of each side of the carburetor? The PO may have bent something or added some thing to hold the choke open.

**LockDoc** · 11-13-2019, 03:05 PM

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First thing I would do is remove the cap and see if the coil spring is engaging the lever correctly inside the choke housing. If the lever is on the wrong side of the tang on the spring it won't work.

LockDoc

geezer#99 · 11-13-2019, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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First thing I would do is remove the cap and see if the coil spring is engaging the lever correctly inside the choke housing. If the lever is on the wrong side of the tang on the spring it won't work.

LockDoc

No need to remove the cap unless needed.
Holding the throttle open and turning the cap both ways will tell you right away if the connection inside is good or not.

**HO455** · 11-13-2019, 03:27 PM

Can you post a fairly close up photo of each side of the carburetor? The PO may have bent something or added some thing to hold the choke open.

68 P.O.S. · 11-14-2019, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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First thing I would do is remove the cap and see if the coil spring is engaging the lever correctly inside the choke housing. If the lever is on the wrong side of the tang on the spring it won't work.

LockDoc

This^^

demian5 · 11-14-2019, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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First thing I would do is remove the cap and see if the coil spring is engaging the lever correctly inside the choke housing. If the lever is on the wrong side of the tang on the spring it won't work.

LockDoc

Yes and that the throttle needs to be held slightly open as well when turning the choke coil housing, otherwise the idle screw holds it in one place.

Food for thought, I had a friend with a 70 camaro, someone put a holley on with electric choke. They simply ran a wire from the coil + (still a points car) to the choke, choke never worked right, would run great cold but never come off the choke, like it was stuck.

It was only getting 6v (resistor wire for voltage to coil).

I ran a new wire from the fuse block to the choke and it worked great with 12v.

tino0217 · 11-14-2019, 01:42 PM

brother, that's what it was. took it apart shot some silicone lubricant startedit this morning and ran like champ. thanks and GOD bless

tino0217 · 11-14-2019, 01:45 PM

the coil inside was disconnected. thanks for quick response

**LockDoc** · 11-14-2019, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tino0217

the coil inside was disconnected. thanks for quick response

Good deal. Glad you got it starting good.

LockDoc

tino0217 · 11-15-2019, 05:47 AM

Turns out I had to open up the choke and found that the spring inside was not connected correctly once I did that they worked fine the next morning

11-13-2019, 05:50 AM	#1
tino0217 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Seatac, wa Posts: 172	Edelbrock electric choke broken? 600 series carb. Previous owner didn't hae it hooked up. I loosen the screws but it doesn't seem to move the carburetor flap, so nothing happens on a cold star. It's hot but no action. Any advice?

11-13-2019, 09:14 AM	#2
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,703	Re: Edelbrock electric choke broken? Are you holding the throttle open while turning the cap? Are you turning the cap both directions to test for choke blade movement?

11-13-2019, 01:49 PM	#3
tino0217 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Seatac, wa Posts: 172	Re: Edelbrock electric choke broken? the choke blade is always open no movement only by touch. i haven't tried holding the throttle open but someone also suggested taking off the choke plate and check for movement.

11-13-2019, 02:33 PM	#4
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,268	Re: Edelbrock electric choke broken? Can you post a fairly close up photo of each side of the carburetor? The PO may have bent something or added some thing to hold the choke open. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

11-13-2019, 03:05 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,632	Re: Edelbrock electric choke broken? - First thing I would do is remove the cap and see if the coil spring is engaging the lever correctly inside the choke housing. If the lever is on the wrong side of the tang on the spring it won't work. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-13-2019, 03:27 PM	#7
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,268	Re: Edelbrock electric choke broken? Can you post a fairly close up photo of each side of the carburetor? The PO may have bent something or added some thing to hold the choke open. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

11-14-2019, 01:42 PM	#10
tino0217 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Seatac, wa Posts: 172	Re: Edelbrock electric choke broken? brother, that's what it was. took it apart shot some silicone lubricant startedit this morning and ran like champ. thanks and GOD bless

11-14-2019, 01:45 PM	#11
tino0217 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Seatac, wa Posts: 172	Re: Edelbrock electric choke broken? the coil inside was disconnected. thanks for quick response

11-15-2019, 05:47 AM	#13
tino0217 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Seatac, wa Posts: 172	Re: Edelbrock electric choke broken? Turns out I had to open up the choke and found that the spring inside was not connected correctly once I did that they worked fine the next morning



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