Clifford headers: now no choke for BBD. What to do?
Or just fab a bracket that locates the electric choke in the same location as the choke pocket would normally be. Might be easier than modifying linkage...? Just a thought.
Where was the original choke pocket - wasn't it on the exhaust manifold? It's had the current setup so long, I don't remember how it was.
I also went to an electric fan, helps the engine heat up faster because there isn't any cool air blowing past the block or manifolds until it's up to temp.
You know, I never thought about that - and it makes perfect sense. The engine does take a long time to warm up.
What fan and sensor did you use? I saw somewhere a post of someone who took the setup off a Jeep (Cherokee?) and used it on a slant. He cut the upper radiator hose and put the sensor there. Looked like a simple setup. I'm gonna hafta go check the local junkyards again.
Manual chokes remind me too much of lawn mowers :lol:
It's really funny that you say that, because that's a reason why I don't want one. Too many times I'll be out mowing and realize I've had the choke on for half an hour! I know that isn't good. I guess I'm not as with it upstairs as I used to be...
You must be young. A lot of the antique iron had manual chokes
I'm old enough to remember them. Unfortunately, I'm also old enough to forget to turn them off.
DOH!!!:banghead:
I really, really appreciate these replies! Lots of good ideas - some I never though about. Please don't be shy about replying some more!
This situation seems to be very common with the slant sixes.
My truck is in the shop right now, and I've been driving the Dart exclusively for about a week. I had forgot how much people really enjoy seeing it! \\:D/
So many people offer to buy it, even though it needs a new top and paint. It's virtually rust-free.
Good publicity for vintage MoPars - and old cars in general!