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I live in California so our weather runs from low thirties to 100. I avoid the snow. In the summer, I would adjust the elec choke or disconnect it and turn it so it was out of the way. On a cool summer morning you may benefit from a little choke, but you drive for a few minutes and the engine is warm – you then stop somewhere for a half hour and the choke cools off so it comes back on when it isn’t needed. If you’re not picky, you may not find the need to adjust it. If you’re slightly picky, you may adjust it 2 or 3 times a year.
The type of choke you have, if it’s not old and worn, works perfectly.I live in California so our weather runs from low thirties to 100. I avoid the snow. In the summer, I would adjust the elec choke or disconnect it and turn it so it was out of the way. On a cool summer morning you may benefit from a little choke, but you drive for a few minutes and the engine is warm – you then stop somewhere for a half hour and the choke cools off so it comes back on when it isn’t needed. If you’re not picky, you may not find the need to adjust it. If you’re slightly picky, you may adjust it 2 or 3 times a year.
The type of choke you have, if it’s not old and worn, works perfectly.I think you would have received several answers by now had you posted this under the repair category. I’ve had experience with several elec choke carbs. I would never buy one. They really need to be adjusted as the weather changes if you want them to work well.
The type you have works great if it’s in good condition.
If you want to buy a new one, a manual choke works great. Here in California, a manual choke wouldn’t pass emissions testing, and this is why aftermarket carbs are available with electric chokes, and not because electric chokes work well.
If you buy an elec choke (or a carb with one) the instructions may tell you which terminal is for ground, but I think it doesn’t matter.I think you would have received several answers by now had you posted this under the repair category. I’ve had experience with several elec choke carbs. I would never buy one. They really need to be adjusted as the weather changes if you want them to work well.
The type you have works great if it’s in good condition.
If you want to buy a new one, a manual choke works great. Here in California, a manual choke wouldn’t pass emissions testing, and this is why aftermarket carbs are available with electric chokes, and not because electric chokes work well.
If you buy an elec choke (or a carb with one) the instructions may tell you which terminal is for ground, but I think it doesn’t matter.???????
If you are trying to replace a clutch by detaching the trans from the bellhousing, don’t you think you should detach the engine from the bellhousing????????
If you are trying to replace a clutch by detaching the trans from the bellhousing, don’t you think you should detach the engine from the bellhousing?http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters/reference.html
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I like Wix filters because the construction is among the best and they have long had a good reputation among automotive pros. Importantly, they are available and easy to find here in Calif (and probably everywhere else).
Baldwin filters seem to be among the best, but they’re hard to find.
Currently, I have an Acura RSX. The local Acura dealer has a display of a Honda filter cut apart. It is obviously a Fram/Honeywell. I would rather buy a Wix or another filter like a Baldwin.http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters/reference.html
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I like Wix filters because the construction is among the best and they have long had a good reputation among automotive pros. Importantly, they are available and easy to find here in Calif (and probably everywhere else).
Baldwin filters seem to be among the best, but they’re hard to find.
Currently, I have an Acura RSX. The local Acura dealer has a display of a Honda filter cut apart. It is obviously a Fram/Honeywell. I would rather buy a Wix or another filter like a Baldwin.I take them to a machinist. They have a bench top heater made for this purpose. Also they can check to see if the connecting rods need to be reconditioned, often necessary when replacing pistons.
Those quirks are the sort of thing that would be caused by an aftermarket alarm system. There may be part of the system that is missing or broken. You may be able to find a friendly local retailer of alarms and stereos who can recognize the unit and advise you on how to safely remove it. If you make a new post on this forum, title it “aftermarket alarm” and you might attract someone who knows that unit.
yard dogI got a look at the photos you attached and it is not the thing I described. It must be an aftermarket alarm of some kind.
It’s an aftermarket thingy that is usually dealer installed. I think they are found on vehicles newer than yours so someone may have added it to your ’88. It comes with a remote control that may change the characteristics of the alarm system and/or sense your presence as you approach the vehicle and unlock the door or remote start the engine or some such stupid thing. Do you have some strange remote control on your keyring? Give it a try. You might like it. Be the first one on your block! Car dealers sell this add on stuff at big markup. Often times it will pay for an “over-allowance” on a trade in.
I have only seen one. I think it can be removed and replaced with an ordinary relay, but that might not apply to yours. Do you have any problems that might be related to the unit? No? Then don’t rush to fix what ain’t broke. 😉Betcha he’s referring to a service that’s supposed to be performed every 30K miles, and truck has 30 x Whoknowswhat on it.
Answer > If the truck is that old and it’s new to you, check everything, and repair or replace as necessary.