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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR ELECTRIC CHOKE KITS

PART NUMBERS 45-223, 45-223S, & 745-223

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a new electric choke kit from Holley! These kits can be used to convert Holley

carburetors that were originally equipped with a hot air or manually operated choke to full-automatic/electric

operation. Holley Performance Products has written this manual for the installation of the electric choke kit. This

manual contains all the information needed to install this system. Please read all the WARNINGS, NOTICES,

NOTES, and TIPS. They contain valuable information that can save you time and money. It is our intent to provide

the best possible products for our customer; products that perform properly and satisfy your expectations. Should

you need information or parts assistance, please do not return the unit to the store without first contacting technical

service at 1-270-781-9741, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. By using this number, you

may obtain any information and/or parts assistance that you may require. Please have the part number of the

product you purchased ready when you call technical service.

NOTE: PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE

AND DURING THE INSTALLATION.

This electric choke kit is designed to replace the manual choke on your Holley carburetor. Not all parts are needed

for every installation.

NOTE: This installation should be done OFF the vehicle.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRIC CHOKE KITS PART NUMBERS 45-223, 45-223S, & 745-223 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a new electric choke kit from Holley! These kits can be used to convert Holley carburetors that were originally equipped with a hot air or manually operated choke to full-automatic/electric operation. Holley Performance Products has written this manual for the installation of the electric choke kit. This manual contains all the information needed to install this system.
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Figure 1 Figure 2 1. Remove the three (3) screws securing the manual choke. Remove the fastener clip from the choke rod and the manual choke backing plate. Retain the fastener clip for use at a later time. 2. Remove the screw holding the fast idle levers. Remove the fast idle levers and spring. Retain the screw. Pull the choke vacuum gasket off and discard it. Thoroughly clean the mounting surface of the gasket. Blow compressed air through the passage to make sure the passage is free of blockages.
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Figure 6 4. Moisten the cork gasket provided in the kit. Attach it to the vacuum passage hole on the choke housing assembly. Insert the choke rod through the hole in the lever on the back of the choke housing. Make sure the fast idle cam is above the choke rod. Use the fastener clip from step 1 to secure the rod to the lever. Position the choke housing assembly to the carburetor main body. It will help to open the throttle slightly to clear the fast idle lever away from the fast idle cam assembly.
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Figure 9 Figure 10 NOTE: Do not block the fresh air intake, as shown in the photo above. 10. Use the shortest wire from the kit to connect the bayonet end to the negative choke cap terminal marked (-). Ground the eyelet end to the carburetor. Do this under a screw on the vacuum secondary diaphragm cover or under a screw securing the choke housing to the main body as shown in Figure 10. WARNING: Correct polarity must be observed when connecting the electric choke wires.