[Sirrotica]

Originally Posted by 77 TRASHCAN

I was questioned about a STOCK factory manual choke Quadrajet, not a botched conversion.

I bought some parts from a young guy (age 44, LOL) that was passing my way. I asked him ahead of time, what he might be looking for...He texted me several things, one was a manual choke Q-Jet. I didn't respond, until I got some answers from some VERY knowledgeable folks here. I met him a few minutes ago, told him the verdict. His knowledge is limited, and he's learning. His 68 C-10 has a provision in the instrument cluster for a manual choke cable knob. His original engine is long gone. I told him, his original engine likely had a 2G carb, which DID come with a manual choke........all this reason for my post, Thanks, All!!!

He likes old CHevy pickups, like I do (I have a 67 and a 68). He has a 68. His currrent goal is to replicate what a BRAND NEW 68 Chevy pickup was like, before modifying anything. That's a cool idea. An OEM restoration, or close to it...

LMC truck lists a manual choke cable setup for 67-68 chevy 307, 350 2 bbl carb.

I also know some of the 40-70 serires trucks used manual chokes, especially those equipped with Holley carbs, even later than 68. 366 inch BBC used them into the mid 70s, 350 2bbls also had manual chokes until the mid 70s. Possibly some of the tall block 427s may also have used manual chokes, but I have no hands on experience with any 427s.

[mgarblik]

Originally Posted by Sirrotica

LMC truck lists a manual choke cable setup for 67-68 chevy 307, 350 2 bbl carb.

I also know some of the 40-70 serires trucks used manual chokes, especially those equipped with Holley carbs, even later than 68. 366 inch BBC used them into the mid 70s, 350 2bbls also had manual chokes until the mid 70s. Possibly some of the tall block 427s may also have used manual chokes, but I have no hands on experience with any 427s.

FWIW, I think the last car sold with a Factory manual choke was the 1983 Mazda RX7. They had a super complex 4BBL carburetor with a cable manual choke. Can't think of anything later than that car or light truck.