1963 FI choke tube

[Jerry C.]

Where can I get a steel choke tube and should it be chrome for a Feb. 14th car? Thanks in advance.

[Rick G.]

Re: 1963 FI choke tube

Jerry,

I would check with John DeGregory, phone number (724) 832-3786. or Gary Hodges, phone number (503) 588-3883. John is located in Pennsylvania and Gary in Oregon. Both are excellent and long established fuel injection expert's.

Rick

[John D.]

Re: 1963 FI choke tube

Hi Jerry, Yes you need a chrome plated steel choke cover. Only the very early 63's used a plain steel one. John

[Jerry C.]

Re: 1963 FI choke tube

Where do I get a steel chrome one? Thanks

[Leif A.]

Re: 1963 FI choke tube

Where do I get a steel chrome one? Thanks

Jerry,

Is this what you're looking for?

https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-34...e-327-wfi.aspx

[John D.]

Re: 1963 FI choke tube

I need a bare steel choke tube for an early 63 FI resto. Anyone know if any of the catalogs list such a part. No plating. Just bare. Thanks, John D

[Carmen R.]

Re: 1963 FI choke tube

John, the website in the previous post(#5) gives you a choice between stainless steel and steel for the same price, $18.00. Not sure if that's what you're looking for.

[Bob J.]

Re: 1963 FI choke tube

I need a bare steel choke tube for an early 63 FI resto. Anyone know if any of the catalogs list such a part. No plating. Just bare. Thanks, John D

If you are OK with using a ferrule make your own.
If you want an original style double hump I think you're out of luck in repo.
Bob Jorjorian

[John D.]

Re: 1963 FI choke tube

John, the website in the previous post(#5) gives you a choice between stainless steel and steel for the same price, $18.00. Not sure if that's what you're looking for.

Carmen. I see that but don't understand it. I am assuming both stainless and the steel one are chrome plated. Therefor if I assumed correctly the steel one that is chrome is correct.
Judges do not like stainless steel stuff Carmen as it didn't come from St. Louis with it. John

[John D.]

Re: 1963 FI choke tube

That really hurt Jorjorian. Whew!!!!! JD only loaned that part you know. hahahaha
Meanwhile not up to par. Its so hot today that if you own a fuel car leave it home. In the 90's. Tried to work on vendor trailer but almost passed out.
RJ: What is the finish on the fittin on plain steel line. Nut to choke housing. Is it brass or zincad. I forget.

[John D.]

Re: 1963 FI choke tube

Sorry for robbing your choke Jerry. To repeat the you need a chrome plated steel choke tube. Don't overtighten the chrome nut going on the choke housing. You will strip out the threads. It doesn't have to be squeaky tight anyhow.
The biggie here is the heat tube that goes thru the exhaust manifold. Have a new SS one installed whether it needs it or not. Otherwise if its rusty you will fill the choke housing up with carbon and the choke will come die quickly. Makes a horrible mess. JD