Re: Choke thermostat source?

[Jim Altemose <jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx>]

Yipes!!  I've contacted several sources for a choke thermostat.  I only
found one place that has one and it's $500.  Anyone have any clever ideas?
It's a choke thermostat for a 1963 4 Barrel intake manifold for 361/383. The
part # is 2205968.  Carb is a 1965 Carter AFB 3858S.  I'm replacing the
stock two barrel on my 383 with a 4 barrel.

Can I convert the existing 2 barrel thermostat?  Can I convert the carb's
divorced choke to integral or electric?

As always, thanks.

- Jim
Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
'63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
'63 Polara 500 (383)
'65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
'71 Bronco

On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Stevan Miner <miner@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
> I'm guessing an aftermarket choke thermostat is not going to available. You
> should be able to find one from one of the guys on the list or contact some
> of the bigger Chrysler sellers like Mega Parts, etc.
> Stevan Miner
> Miner Auto Service
> Winnebago, MN
>
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> From: "Jim Altemose" <jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 9:31 AM
> To: "1962to1965mopars" <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Choke thermostat source?
>
>
>  NAPA said they couldn't get a thermostat choke for a 4 Barrel intake
>> manifold for 361/383. The part # is 2205968.  Carb is a 1965 Carter
>> AFB 3858S.  I'm replacing the stock two barrel on my 383 with a 4
>> barrel.
>>
>> Am I asking them the wrong question?  Is there a P/N?  Is there an
>> alternate source?
>>
>> As always, thanks.
>>
>> - Jim
>> Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
>> '63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
>> '63 Polara 500 (383)
>> '65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
>> '71 Bronco
>>
>
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