Where to get power for electric choke?

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Old Feb 10, 2018 | 10:44 AM
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Where to get power for electric choke?

I have an Edelbrock carb on my 330, it has an electric choke that isn't currently hooked up. Where is the best place to get power to operate the choke? It needs to be hot with the key on. Wiper motor? Rear of alternator? Anywhere else?
Old Feb 10, 2018 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Toocool
I have an Edelbrock carb on my 330, it has an electric choke that isn't currently hooked up. Where is the best place to get power to operate the choke? It needs to be hot with the key on. Wiper motor? Rear of alternator? Anywhere else?
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Old Feb 10, 2018 | 03:34 PM
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I second what Joe posted. I originally hooked power up to wiper motor as commonly suggested w/ choke instructions & had a problem w/ current draw killing the battery. I ran power through oil pressure switch & problem was solved.

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Old Feb 10, 2018 | 07:30 PM
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I second running the power through an oil pressure switch per joe’s posted design. Works great on my 800cfm late era qjets.
Old Mar 14, 2018 | 06:23 AM
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Quickfuel carbs recommends a separate 12 v connection; I called and asked why. the tech just said it works better that way.
Old Mar 14, 2018 | 09:46 AM
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fuse block

where it says

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