richp Posted February 2, 2005 Posted February 2, 2005 We have a sander/spreader on our f 350 plow truck at work. The 8hp briggs vertical has to be choked to start and with all controls in cab (electric start and pto clutch) I need a way to choke. I don't want to use a cable as it has a dump body and will be a pain to use. Anyone hook an electric choke to one of these motors?
D-17_Dave Posted February 2, 2005 Posted February 2, 2005 I don't think Briggs offers an electric ckoke for an 8hp. The only thing that pops into my mind is adding some type of electricly controlled starting aid or put a soliniod on it that would actuate the choke then release with a spring return.
Ronald Hribar Posted February 2, 2005 Posted February 2, 2005 You may be able to use power door lock actuator to pull cable to activate choke and a spring return.
Al Posted February 2, 2005 Posted February 2, 2005 Hi, I have not seen a lock solenoid, but sounds like it may be a soulution. I used the choke solenoid off an old Mercury outboard on the Holley on the 351 Ford in my boat. The Older Mercury had a very nice little solenoid with a plunger with a cable on it. Was very easy to adapt. Might check around the marinas for a raidable junk outboard. Al Eden
Dutch Posted February 2, 2005 Posted February 2, 2005 This may be just the ticket for what you want to do. [img]http://berktechnology.com/ebay/doorlockpair.jpg[/img] http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7950051985&category=33696
richp Posted February 3, 2005 Author Posted February 3, 2005 We set rpm and leave it, so just an actuator might be the trick. I had an old Merc that had a choke like al said. That might do the trick.
Ronald Hribar Posted February 3, 2005 Posted February 3, 2005 I may have one. I'll send it to you if you want. E-mail your address if you do.
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