Quick TQ pull-off question

Another thought....
The secondary throttle blades need to be open for the AV to open. If the choke is not completely off, I think it can keep the blades closed. Not 100% sure on this, as I remove the choke & fast idle linkage on my TQs.

You got it right. The choke has to be off before the secondaries can open, unless that feature has been defeated.