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How does a choke thermostat work?
A standard component in vehicles with carburetor and ignition coil systems, the choke thermostat controls the idle of the vehicle by opening or closing the butterfly valve on top of the carburetor when the temperature rises or lowers respectively.
What does the choke plate control?
The choke is a plate or blade that covers the primary barrels. It restricts airflow through the carburetor. This means that there is more fuel and less air entering the intake manifold.
When the choke is on is it open or closed?
The choke is only used when starting a cold engine. When doing a cold start, the choke should be closed to limit the amount of air going in. This increases the amount of fuel in the cylinder and helps to keep the engine running, while it is trying to warm up.
How do I know if my electric choke is working?
Check from red plug to ground to be sure you have power first. Your photo shows the choke in it’s cold or closed position. When you work the throttle the fast idle cam (other side of the carb) should rotate into the fast idle position. Turn the ignition on and wait a minute…..now work the throttle again.
Which way does the choke go?
Typically the “choke” is on when the choke lever is in the up position or when the choke lever is inline with the handle bars on your bike. Choke on means that the choke plate is covering the carb throat.
Can you drive with the choke on?
3 Answers. It will not damage the engine at all. All that will happen is that it will run richer, thus using more fuel. If you did it for thousands of miles you’d probably end up with more deposits in the engine/exhaust, but even that is easy to sort.
Where is the electric choke power?
For electric choke hookup, attach the bayonet end of the long electrical lead supplied to the positive terminal on the choke cap. The other end must be connected to an ignition activated 12-volt source. The distributor side of the ignition coil is NOT a 12- volt source. It is a 7-9-volt source after cranking.