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348AMX
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If electric choke where did you power it off? I like the idea of powering it only when the engine starts, but I also think there is a distinct advantage to using "key on" power for it since if the car sits for awhile when I have it out and stop somewhere, and the choke closes you can just turn the key and let it sit for a minute to let if fully open again. Just a thought. |
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toolmanxiii
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I'm not sure what year they added the yellow wire with female spade connector to the wiring harness on the fire wall . but it is a great place to run from . switched 12 v .
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Hudson7X
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Just curious why not the "I" pole on the solenoid? |
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tsanchez
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I is resisted, for the coil, not good
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bigbad69
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I used the auto trans kick-down 12V feed for mine. It was hanging unused under the wiper motor (my car is a 4 speed). That saved having to run a wire through the firewall to the fuse block. I also had to run a jumper between two terminals on a connector under the dash to activate that wire in the engine compartment due to the missing kickdown switch at the gas pedal.
I also used a 1980 vintage oil pressure switch. I has 3 terminals on it: one for idiot light and two for choke heater. Run the 12V through these terminals and the choke pulloff will only be energized when there is oil pressure i.e. engine running. You don't want the choke warming if the engine is off, but the key is on ACC. |
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bigbad69
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SCReplica
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Could you provide more info on the oil pressure switch, such as a part number, or what year and engine it was designed for. Thanks.
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amx39068
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That's a great idea that I hadn't thought of....think I will use it on the latest SC/Rambler restoration that is getting its decals installed today
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If we just back to the AMC Jeep/Motorcraft electric choke days. The have 1 oil pressure switch and one transmitter, one single wire for the goes to transmitter to run gauge in dash, the 3 wire oil pressure switch runs the electric choke....when you have oil pressure the switch closes to complete the circuit. Switch is availabe from NAPA, can be looked up under the Jeep section. The same set up is basically used on rallye pac cars.....a tee in the oil pressure switch fitting at the block.
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