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70 Jimmy · 08-26-2002, 12:33 PM

Is there an electric choke for my Quadrajet. If so, where do I get one? I'm going to use my truck as a daily driver in the winter so I need to have a choke. My neighbors would really appreciate it if I didn't have to rev my engine every morning at 5am and it would be nice to be able to start my truck and walk away while it warms up.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-26-2002, 01:03 PM

We used a Q jet off of an 81 Chevrolet which has an electric choke on it and it works great. We used the HEI 12v feed for the power on his 70 truck. I have not seen an aftermarket setup for the Q jet, but anything is possible.

JIm

mikep · 08-26-2002, 02:22 PM

There are kits available. Theyre fairly pricy at around $70 or so. I went looking for one several months ago and found a few companies that offer them. Most were somewhat hokey setups that bolted an electric choke coil and housing to the manifold and used a rod to connect to the choke lever on the carb. Why not just go with a divorced choke setup? edelbrock sells a kit that bolts onto the hot air boss on their manifolds and it also works on cast iron manifold. I have one on my cast iron chevy manifold ( Later model canadian spec without EGR and with hot air choke boss) and it works great .

*Fast68Chevy* · 08-26-2002, 02:53 PM

depend son what year carb you have, electric wasnt invented til around 76, and there are no real true provisions on our carbs for electric, except aftermarket really, best bet is to go rob an electric choke model off a 76 or so and newer GM car or truck

good luck

70 Jimmy · 08-26-2002, 05:28 PM

Sounds like I have options. Does anyone have pics of these set ups? When it comes to these carbs, I'm clueless.

*racedvl* · 08-26-2002, 10:46 PM

It's the black part off to the left. This carb is a 81/82 vintage I beleve.

*racedvl* · 08-26-2002, 10:47 PM

Sorry, I ment right. My other left.

LOL!!

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-27-2002, 07:28 AM

I am always amazed at how quick pictures are posted on the board. Pictures can be really helpful and the detail is usually great!

Keep it up!

Jim

Mike C · 08-27-2002, 07:49 AM

JC Whitney has electric choke conversions for about $30. May not be worth it depending on the condition of your carb. I have a couple of JET stage II 750 Q-jets, one on each of my trucks, and they rock and have electric chokes. Easy swap onto the '72 with its cable, but required mods to work with the mechanical linkage on the '70.

sub4rvr · 08-27-2002, 10:01 PM

I bought the same part that racedvl has at the swap meet for $5 new. Hygrade is the brand, part # CV300 Choke Thermostat.

70 Jimmy · 08-27-2002, 11:21 PM

Thanks guys. My carb is in great shape. I doesn't even leak!

Eventually I'll go with Edlebrock or Demon (it's all about money!) but for now, it's the Quad.

6869704X4 · 08-28-2002, 10:38 AM

Can I have the Quad when your done with it?
Have you thought of a manual choke? Much cheaper. And you have full control. I can put up a pic if you want.

08-26-2002, 12:33 PM	#1
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	Electric choke on Q jet? (More Q's added) Is there an electric choke for my Quadrajet. If so, where do I get one? I'm going to use my truck as a daily driver in the winter so I need to have a choke. My neighbors would really appreciate it if I didn't have to rev my engine every morning at 5am and it would be nice to be able to start my truck and walk away while it warms up. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious" Last edited by 70 Jimmy; 08-26-2002 at 05:28 PM.

08-26-2002, 02:22 PM	#3
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	There are kits available. Theyre fairly pricy at around $70 or so. I went looking for one several months ago and found a few companies that offer them. Most were somewhat hokey setups that bolted an electric choke coil and housing to the manifold and used a rod to connect to the choke lever on the carb. Why not just go with a divorced choke setup? edelbrock sells a kit that bolts onto the hot air boss on their manifolds and it also works on cast iron manifold. I have one on my cast iron chevy manifold ( Later model canadian spec without EGR and with hot air choke boss) and it works great . __________________ No truck :-(

08-26-2002, 05:28 PM	#5
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	Sounds like I have options. Does anyone have pics of these set ups? When it comes to these carbs, I'm clueless. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

08-26-2002, 10:46 PM	#6
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	It's the black part off to the left. This carb is a 81/82 vintage I beleve. Attached Images

08-27-2002, 07:49 AM	#9
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	JC Whitney has electric choke conversions for about $30. May not be worth it depending on the condition of your carb. I have a couple of JET stage II 750 Q-jets, one on each of my trucks, and they rock and have electric chokes. Easy swap onto the '72 with its cable, but required mods to work with the mechanical linkage on the '70. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

08-26-2002, 01:03 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	We used a Q jet off of an 81 Chevrolet which has an electric choke on it and it works great. We used the HEI 12v feed for the power on his 70 truck. I have not seen an aftermarket setup for the Q jet, but anything is possible. JIm

08-26-2002, 02:53 PM	#4
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	depend son what year carb you have, electric wasnt invented til around 76, and there are no real true provisions on our carbs for electric, except aftermarket really, best bet is to go rob an electric choke model off a 76 or so and newer GM car or truck good luck

08-26-2002, 10:47 PM	#7
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Sorry, I ment right. My other left. LOL!!

08-27-2002, 07:28 AM	#8
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I am always amazed at how quick pictures are posted on the board. Pictures can be really helpful and the detail is usually great! Keep it up! Jim

08-27-2002, 10:01 PM	#10
sub4rvr Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Palm Springs, Ca. Posts: 574	I bought the same part that racedvl has at the swap meet for $5 new. Hygrade is the brand, part # CV300 Choke Thermostat. __________________ 72 C10 Suburban 90 S10 57 F100 (2) 67 Mustang (2) 69 Torino GT 00 Mustang GT Conv.

08-27-2002, 11:21 PM	#11
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	Thanks guys. My carb is in great shape. I doesn't even leak! Eventually I'll go with Edlebrock or Demon (it's all about money!) but for now, it's the Quad. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

08-28-2002, 10:38 AM	#12
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	Can I have the Quad when your done with it? Have you thought of a manual choke? Much cheaper. And you have full control. I can put up a pic if you want. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.



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