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Old 02-23-2018, 11:17 PM   #10
fordor41
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Default Re: automatic choke operation

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Originally Posted by rotorwrench View Post
I think the old mustangs and similar cars with 289 & 302 engines had a kind of steel wool inside the stove to act as a filter for the air being drawn in from down on the bottom of the stove part. A person may have to take the manifold off and see what can be done to restore proper function. PITA for sure but working on it in the confines of an engine compartment is a PITA too.
Actually removing the manifolds from my '41 w/ 302 is a piece of cake. disconnect header pipe, remove 8 manifold bolts and it slides right out. Love those Ford engines!
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