Need Help With Divorced Choke Rod - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

So.Cal.Super · 08-26-2007, 06:40 PM

I put up a listing in the parts classified looking for one and got great help, ideas and pictures on where/what/when to look for but have not been able to find any. called multiple vendors and parts stores but all I can find are the rods if your using the edelbrock performer intake. my only other option is I found a company that makes an electric replacment has anyone used/using this? my q-jet is on a 72 400 BB.
I've read multiple subjects on this from past topics and still can't seem to find them.

any and all help is much apreceated.

**uncle** · 08-26-2007, 08:17 PM

You might look on ebay for big block carbs and email the seller and ask about the choke. That is if you're not in a big hurry. Those parts get chunked and misplaced very easy since they are not permanently attatched to the carb.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-26-2007, 08:22 PM

My suggestion would be to make your own rod using steel rod of the right diameter.

Electric chokes work very well on the later stock Q-jets so I would assume a conversion choke would work well also.

Jim

69TowRig · 08-26-2007, 09:36 PM

Head to your helpful local hardware store (a real, old-school hardware store!) and buy a rod and bend it up.

Sport/Truck · 08-26-2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 69TowRig

Head to your helpful local hardware store (a real, old-school hardware store!) and buy a rod and bend it up.

Not sure about the '72 divorced choke, but on my '71 it wasn't available.

s/t

Nelson · 08-26-2007, 11:25 PM

I used a metal coat hanger to make one time. It worked.
It's worth a try, even just to practice until you get some metal rod.
good luck.

So.Cal.Super · 08-27-2007, 03:28 PM

Thanks for the advice all, I don't think I want to try to build one myself. I think I am going to try the Electric choke conversion since the Edelbrock I have on it now already has an electric choke on it. the wire should just plug right in. when I get it on and installed I will let you guys know how it works.

**kwmech** · 08-27-2007, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nelson

I used a metal coat hanger to make one time. It worked.

I've done that several times without any issues, both for my own and customers cars

08-26-2007, 06:40 PM	#1
So.Cal.Super It'll Buff Out! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 603	Need Help With Divorced Choke Rod I put up a listing in the parts classified looking for one and got great help, ideas and pictures on where/what/when to look for but have not been able to find any. called multiple vendors and parts stores but all I can find are the rods if your using the edelbrock performer intake. my only other option is I found a company that makes an electric replacment has anyone used/using this? my q-jet is on a 72 400 BB. I've read multiple subjects on this from past topics and still can't seem to find them. any and all help is much apreceated. __________________ "Instructions are just another mans opinion" Become a Supporting Member http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Man Card Rules http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634550 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 400 LWB

08-26-2007, 08:17 PM	#2
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,289	Re: Need Help With Divorced Choke Rod You might look on ebay for big block carbs and email the seller and ask about the choke. That is if you're not in a big hurry. Those parts get chunked and misplaced very easy since they are not permanently attatched to the carb.

08-26-2007, 08:22 PM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Need Help With Divorced Choke Rod My suggestion would be to make your own rod using steel rod of the right diameter. Electric chokes work very well on the later stock Q-jets so I would assume a conversion choke would work well also. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

08-26-2007, 09:36 PM	#4
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Need Help With Divorced Choke Rod Head to your helpful local hardware store (a real, old-school hardware store!) and buy a rod and bend it up. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

08-26-2007, 11:25 PM	#6
Nelson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: cambridge,ont,canada Posts: 128	Re: Need Help With Divorced Choke Rod I used a metal coat hanger to make one time. It worked. It's worth a try, even just to practice until you get some metal rod. good luck. __________________ Nelson 1970 C10 350 Auto. A/C not Working

08-27-2007, 03:28 PM	#7
So.Cal.Super It'll Buff Out! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 603	Re: Need Help With Divorced Choke Rod Thanks for the advice all, I don't think I want to try to build one myself. I think I am going to try the Electric choke conversion since the Edelbrock I have on it now already has an electric choke on it. the wire should just plug right in. when I get it on and installed I will let you guys know how it works. __________________ "Instructions are just another mans opinion" Become a Supporting Member http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Man Card Rules http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634550 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 400 LWB



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