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I have 81 vet that was parked for about 13+ years I removed the carb and sent it to a florda rebuilder tohave rebuilt to factory spects i replaced on the car i thougt it was right but it runs ok but the choke light stays on please i need help what could i have done wrong?
I am Model A guy, but I will tell you what I think. In '81, the choke was automatic so I don't know what a choke light is or what it is supposed to tell you. If the engine like the new carb, and the choke is not on after warm up, don't worry about it. If it was a light that was supposed to tell you the choke was still on, then there must have been a switch on the linkage to turn the light on. Look for something that looks like a switch near the choke linkage.
Other things you can do is:
Get hold of a service manual for your car.
Find a vette car club and ask them.
Find a vette car club on the internet and ask them. In the mean time, enjoy your car.
You can just look at the choke and see if it is on. If it is not on, then the choke is not a problem.
Wish I could be of more help.
Good luck.
jack
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| Comment | the choke light is located on the dash cluster of indicater lights.i will take a look for a switch. thanks a lot i will try this i was at a lose | ||
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jack bahm
Expertise
Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.
Experience
Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.
Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack
Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com
"Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010
Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm
Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.
Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.
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