Gang, Another question I found this plate in the passenger side of the intake, nothing attached to it- could it be for the coil? Thanks Joe

 

Not sure but I think its the choke stove. The factory carb automatic choke coil would fit in the hole beneath the plate. Its where the coil would get heated to eventually open the choke. That plate over the hole may not be original.

 

Fivepoint is correct, and the plate is definitely not original.

 

Is "Choke stove" the correct name for that hole?

 

Thanks, do I need that covered??

 

Called Automatic Choke Well that is open to the heat crossover passage and exhaust gases, needs to be covered. Factory has a gasket then a Stainless Steel Cup that drops in to make a spot for the Thermostatic Coil Spring to fit into. From the spring is a rod that moves up and down to actuate the choke dependent on temperature.

 

It's a BB but it It would not matter if it was blocked for the choke. Without knowing what year ? My guess is the EGR port

 

It's not EGR, it is in fact the choke well. I don't remember them being open to the crossover either, but maybe the manifold eroded through and leaked?

 

Great thanks, from what you told me I was able to find what the automatic looks like and it appears I can block that off if I want? I haven'e use electric chokes for not a need for most of the time, however I may look at it when this build goes. Again thanks Joe.