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friz freleng · 12-18-2025, 12:34 PM

'73 Ford 302. I have just installed an Edelbrock 1405 carb (manual choke) on the engine. When I start it I have to keep it reved above 2000 RPM, until it reaches operating temp, or it will not idle. After reaching operating temp, in a few minutes, it idles nice around 600-800 rpm. The idle screws are set 1.5 turns out. It idles a 10 degrees BTC. I am assuming a choke, manual or electric will cure the cold idle problem? I live in north central Florida. Temps are in the 40's at night and 60's - 70's in the day. I was going to buy/install a choke cable but, for $35 I can get an Edelbrock 1478 Electric Choke Kit on Amazon. Any advice appreciated. Thanks

12-18-2025, 12:34 PM	#1
friz freleng Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2025 Location: Melrose FL Posts: 5	To Choke or Not to Choke '73 Ford 302. I have just installed an Edelbrock 1405 carb (manual choke) on the engine. When I start it I have to keep it reved above 2000 RPM, until it reaches operating temp, or it will not idle. After reaching operating temp, in a few minutes, it idles nice around 600-800 rpm. The idle screws are set 1.5 turns out. It idles a 10 degrees BTC. I am assuming a choke, manual or electric will cure the cold idle problem? I live in north central Florida. Temps are in the 40's at night and 60's - 70's in the day. I was going to buy/install a choke cable but, for $35 I can get an Edelbrock 1478 Electric Choke Kit on Amazon. Any advice appreciated. Thanks