Choke stopped working.....

[UtahBoating]

Not sure what I did. I finally got this motor performing the way I wanted and I messed something up.I decided to pull the carbs for a good cleaning and new gaskets I ordered. Took them off no problem according to the service manual. Cleaned and reassembled. Put everything back together. When I was putting the final fuel hose on I touched the battery cables by mistake and it sparked at me. I normally disconnect the battery and I just plain forgot this time. The choke will not close when I push the key in now. I have power at both sides of the circuit breaker according to a test light. I also have spark and the motor cranks just fine. I found a fuse panel under the dash and they are all good. There are some inline fuses off the battery also good.

What is my next step?

 

[UtahBoating]

I also had somebody press the key in while I put a test light to the green wire and it is testing good to that point.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Guessing you have the old style choke and not a primer???
Loosen the screws holding it in place.
Spray WD in the slide and have someone operate the key again.
If it doesn't operate then.Change it.

 

[gm280]

Looks like you verified you get voltage there when the choke is pushed, but have you checked the ground side of the choke? I would verify you have a good ground on the choke before jumping to conclusions or purchasing any parts. Could be the engine ground is corroded and causing it to malfunction... Just an idea...

 

[UtahBoating]

Ok I went out this morning and loosened up the clamp and used some WD, clamped it back up and it works. I am thinking it wasn't getting a good ground against the block.

 

[jerryjerry05]

The whole choke cylinder is a ground.
Sounds like the WD did the trick.
They get dry or gummed up.