Choking Holley on 65 barracuda

[red cuda]

winter months are here, hooking up the electric choke on the 390 holley. was wondering where 65 barracuda owners are finding a 12 volt source when the key is on. thanks.

 

[nm9stheham]

I don't have a 65 Barracuda ('62 Dart here) but the only place for switched ignition power that will work is the dark blue wire that goes to the ballast resistor and then to the regulator. You are best off using that to operate a relay that then switches power to the electric choke; using a relay keeps the constant choke load off of the dark blue power wiring to the ignition and regulator, and keeps tht load out of the ignition switch; the relay coil uses far less current so is OK.

Let us know if you need any further help in figuring up the relay wiring; make sure there is a fuse inline with the power to the relay.

 

[krazykuda]

Disconnect both connections to the ballast resistor.

Turn the key to the "on" position.

Take a test light with the clamp on a good ground, and poke the other end in the ballast resistor connectors (while they are loose). The one that makes the light go on is the side that you want to tap into for your 12 V source. DO NOT USE THE COIL FOR A POWER SOURCE.


I like to use a piggy pack terminal (you can get them on the electrical rack at NAPA) and then stack the terminals. You can then remove it without any trace later if needed.

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