Electric choke wire

[jedimaster]

Hey guys,
I have an 88 3.0 140hp mercruise with what I believe is a Rochester 2 barrel.
The electric choke has always had a broken wire on the front of it. Should it be attached to the purple wire comming out of the harness? Also is there anyway to test it to see if it is actually working? The wire it the one on the bottom side fron of the choke.

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Electric choke wire

I'm wrong again!.....​

 

[Don S]

Re: Electric choke wire

Yes, the purple wire goes to the choke. Also the black is the ground.
When the engine is cold, the choke should be closed. If you turn the key to the run position, the choke should slowly open if it is getting power and works.

 

[jedimaster]

Re: Electric choke wire

Should there be power from the purple wire when the ignition is turned off?

 

[I/O WALDO]

Re: Electric choke wire

Nope!

 

[jedimaster]

Re: Electric choke wire

slowly open as it gets warm or just slowly open? when you say slowly open how long does that take?
No power when ignition is off.