'64 365hp Holley choke type?

[Verne Frantz]

What is the proper type of choke mechanism for this carb and application? The car is a 4-spd with A/C if that makes a difference. Right now it appears to be wired for an electric choke, but it looks a little 'home-made'. thanks
Verne.

[Joe L.]

Re: '64 365hp Holley choke type?

Verne-----

It never originally was equipped with an electric choke. This application used the integral style choke (round Bakelite cover on right side of carburetor) with an heat tube.

[Joe L.]

Re: '64 365hp Holley choke type?

Verne-----

It never originally was equipped with an electric choke. This application used the integral style choke (round Bakelite cover on right side of carburetor) with an heat tube.

[Verne Frantz]

Re: '64 365hp Holley choke type?

Well, that just shows my ignorance of Holleys and Vettes. My area of expertise is in the full sized cars, and I am very familiar with the hot air type chokes on AFBs, etc., but never thought a Holley was ever equipped with one. I'm sure the repro stuff must be available. I did see the choke tube in the manifold, but figured that manifold was used whether the tube was hooked up or not.
Thanks for the info.
Verne.

[Verne Frantz]

Re: '64 365hp Holley choke type?

Well, that just shows my ignorance of Holleys and Vettes. My area of expertise is in the full sized cars, and I am very familiar with the hot air type chokes on AFBs, etc., but never thought a Holley was ever equipped with one. I'm sure the repro stuff must be available. I did see the choke tube in the manifold, but figured that manifold was used whether the tube was hooked up or not.
Thanks for the info.
Verne.

[Joe L.]

Re: '64 365hp Holley choke type?

Verne-----

Holley carburetors used on Corvettes during the 64 and 65 model years were equipped with the integral-style choke. The use of a divorced-style choke (i.e. manifold mounted thermostatic coil and connecting rod) did not begin until the 1966 model year. Holley carburetors were last used on a Corvette in the 1972 model year for LT-1 engines. No Holley carb ever used on a Corvette utilized an electric choke.

[Joe L.]

Re: '64 365hp Holley choke type?

Verne-----

Holley carburetors used on Corvettes during the 64 and 65 model years were equipped with the integral-style choke. The use of a divorced-style choke (i.e. manifold mounted thermostatic coil and connecting rod) did not begin until the 1966 model year. Holley carburetors were last used on a Corvette in the 1972 model year for LT-1 engines. No Holley carb ever used on a Corvette utilized an electric choke.