carb choke??

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KKV270
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carb choke??

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Hi.
Someone please clarify something about the choke.....should it be open before turning on ignition or shut? I have operated a carb that has a disfunctional choke thus open 24/7. Now I have a carb from some junkyard & want a go at it.
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Roadbug
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Choke

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Does anybody still offer the 6 volt automatic choke? Or, does a choke know voltage?
An old car nut who got his driver's license in a new 1961 VW and has owned 10 VW's (1957-1972) since then. Favorite was the 67's (2), but the 66 is the longest owned and current VW.
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....should it be open before turning on ignition or shut?
When the engine cools down the choke should close. However the throttle lever will not rest on the part of the idle cam that causes the fast idle until the gas pedal is depressed.
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Does anybody still offer the 6 volt automatic choke? Or, does a choke know voltage?
Yes, the choke does know voltage. Maybe try TheSamba.com
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