1988 Choke operation

[rpickle]

Hi. I have the car on the road and it runs better everytime I take it out. However, the choke no-workie. I am not getting any voltage to it from the alternator. I pulled the alt. and it checked good at Autozone, but they don't put a plug on that connector. Can someone please supply detailed information on how this thing works? If the alternator isn't supplying the 7 volts, is it user servicable inside? Thanks. I know they are expensive and would rather go the cheapest route.

Appreciate any and all help.

Rick

[Tom]

The book says to repair the choke supply wire.

[rpickle]

Hi Tom. Thanks for the reply. I am not getting voltage at the alternator, wire tests good.

Guess I'll have to bite the bullet and buy an alternator. Would rather fix what I have, but I don't have enough info.

Rick

[WmWatt]

Likely cheaper to have the exsiting alternator overhauled.
When my alternator was going bad I checked prices for different solutions and the overhaul at an auto electric shop in the Yellow Pages cost least.

[rpickle]

About how much did that set you back? Autozone has them for around 120 bucks, I think.

Thanks

Rick