1. How do I set up the electric choke on a TBI-to-carb swap for an Edelbrock 1406 (carter style)?

2. When I pull the linkage back, does the Edelbrock 1406 open completely, or do the secondaries come open with more vacuum? The secondary flap barely opens, and cannot move any further when the primary butterflies are open all the way. I can take video to show anyone if they would like to see. The carb is brand new out of the box.

3. How do you pull a motor that's locked up? Do I have to take the tranny out with it?

 

oh yeah #4, what did you people do to get the linkage to match up? pics?




this probably should have gone in Carb forum but...

 

As for "#4-A" (the first #4), you'll either have to remove the entire unit, or break the engine free so you can get all the converter bolts out.

#2. I'm not familiar with the Edelbrock 1406, but a Carter AFB needs vacuumn for the secondaries to operate.

#1. Electric choke power should be run from either the alternator controlled relay or the aux oil pressure switch. That way, it will only power when the engine is running, not just when the ignition is on.

 

Thanks, Vader. That was quick.

But where are these two little guys located? I wish I knew more about carbs.

 

The secondaries won't open when the choke is closed.

 

I noticed that after posting this... When does the choke open? All the time the car is running? Only under WOT? when? lol

 

The choke opens after the coil has warmed up enough to open it.

 

okay so I shouldn't be concerned when I first fire up the motor and the car doesn't immediately open all four?

 

No, but you should be worried if the choke doesn't start to open shortly after starting.

 

Alright I'll keep note of that. You've been on top of all of my questions, awesome. What do I do to link this out-of-the-box brand new 1406 to my existing linkage? any idea?

 

Put the studs in the throttle arm and connect the cables. Make sure you check your TV cable geometry and do whatever you have to do to make it right.

 

it came with one little stud, and I don't know which it's for... TV or throttle. But in either case, both are critical

 

Your local speed shop will have the studs you need, or you can take them off your factory throttle arm.

 

well i'm converting from TBI for this project, but yeah I'd assume you can get these things anywhere.




any clue what wire is the "tach wire?" I thikn it's the white one, right next to the pink one.

 

Pink wire is +12v, white wire is for the tach.

 

Perfect! just what I thought

 

Hey Vader, gravedigging an old post;
where are these relays located? Which would you prefer?

 

In the inconvenience center under the dash.

 

another random *** question...
setting timing on the vac-adv dist, I just pinch off the hose, right? or do I just pull it off and plug it?