Glossary “choke stat” Definition:
Electric heating element used to heat the choke release bimetal strip.

Glossary “choke stove” Definition:
Method of routing heated air from the exhaust manifold to the choke housing.

Glossary “choke valve” Definition:
Term used for choke plate.

Glossary “choke plate” Definition:
Butterfly valve that closes at the inlet of the carburetor to enrich the air/fuel mixture, as when starting the engine.

Glossary “choke pull-off” Definition:
Vacuum motor that opens the choke plate slightly when the engine is first started.

Glossary “choke rod” Definition:
Rod connected to the choke plate.

Glossary “choke shaft” Definition:
Shaft at the mouth of a carburetor on which the choke plate is mounted.

Glossary “choke heater” Definition:
Device that warms the thermostatic coil of an automatic choke, causing it to open quickly. Later-model carburetors often have an electrical heating element and/or a timer circuit.

Glossary “choke piston” Definition:
Vacuum-controlled piston used to partially open the choke when the engine starts.