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Old 12-01-2020, 02:02 AM   #34
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Post Re: I’m getting close to trying to start my 1956 bird after a lonnnnng ordeall

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Originally Posted by Daves55Sedan View Post

The idea I had of just re-using the original brass fitting on the choke housing with the hole in it for the copper tube would be sufficient, because that little 1/4" diameter hole would allow some heat to escape out the hole, but you could shove a little screen or something down inside that brass fitting before installing it on the choke housing. That would help keep dirt and small spiders from crawling inside the choke housing.
The heated air is drawn into the choke housing by engine vacuum to heat the choke element. It is then ingested into the engine through the throttle body.
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