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Manual Choke, Edelbrock 1406

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Lee Bennett, Apr 3, 2019.

  1. Lee Bennett

    Lee Bennett Banned

    Does anyone know if I can install a universal choke kit on my dauntless edelbrock 1406 or do I need the special kit for the 1406?
     
  2. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    The 1406 is electric choke...it's also 600 CFM, much too large for a 225.
     
  3. Lee Bennett

    Lee Bennett Banned

    Already understand. It is as I bought it. I just want to get rid of the automatic choke.
     
  4. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    You could get one of those el cheapo manual conversion kits that replace the electic choke cap, or you could get the choke cable bracket off an Edelbrock 1405 & hook it up that way.
     
  5. Lee Bennett

    Lee Bennett Banned

    Thanks. I knew about how to convert to a 1405, but didn't know if the actuator lever inside the canister would connect to a universal choke.
     
  6. 70cj5134f

    70cj5134f Member

    Unless that 6 makes 300hp, u'll be Much happier with a smaller carb.
    Or just unhook the secondaires?
     
  7. Lee Bennett

    Lee Bennett Banned

    Or just drive it like a jeep and not a hellfire? I'll drive it as it was meant to be operated. Thanks
     
  8. 71CJ54WD

    71CJ54WD Sponsor

    No really the carb you have is incorrectly sized even if you don’t drive it. You’ll love a properly sized carb.
     
  9. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    It's not about hellfire, it's about fuel control. A small engine does not pump enough air to make a large carburetor meter fuel properly. You can compensate for this some by setting the mixture/accelerator pump/power circuit richer than ideal. But mileage will be in the dumpster.
     
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  10. Lee Bennett

    Lee Bennett Banned

    Ok. Thanks