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gtome:
Can/should this be done if you really dont need to run a choke? Can/should I remove the choke pull-off and the rest of the choke "stuff"? If so, do I need to plug up any holes? I live in Florida and it really doesnt get cold here. Almost have this thing done, Been messing with it off and on for 2 years! Ready to try it out.

Cliff Ruggles:
The only time you really need to remove the choke is when the exhaust crossovers are plugged off and it is a divorced or hot air type choke.  The hot air can be converted to electric.

Even in warmer climates, the choke still allows fast idle until the engine warms enough to idle well on it's own. 

If the choke is removed, retain the choke pull-off, as it is needed to keep the secondary airflaps from "whipping" open too quickly, and ensures that they fully close each time they open.....Cliff

gtome:
Well crap! I could have sworn when we talked on the phone, when I ordered the kit and book, that you said I didnt need a choke (and that you didnt run one either). So I didnt order any of the choke stuff. I have the pull-off that was in the kit of course. Maybe I can just use the choke that was there? But I have already opened up the idle bypass to .110

Cliff Ruggles:
The choke is a convenience item in warm climates, and basically just keeps the operator from having to maintain fast idle for a minute or two on cold starts.  It is not needed, and not a big deal if you don't mind patting the gas a bit on cold start-ups......Cliff

gtome:
So can I use the original choke? I guess since I have it I may as well use it. If I can remember how it goes together!! Been 2 years since I tore it apart.

Also since I am already here, and speaking of not remembering, I lost the spec sheet I had for the carb. Could you tell me a good starting point for the APT?

17057274 carb. 455 +.30 Poncho, T1 single plane intake (for now), Crower 60919 cam, Rhodes V-Max, 1.65rr, headers, HEI.

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