1992 Marine Power 454 Choke Thermostat Replacement

[jws123]

I have a 1992 Marine Power 454 engine 4th gen with a Rochester 4 barrel carb 17059280 My choke tstat is bad having trouble finding the replacement on the stat its self it says 3792 Any help appreciated.

 

[Scott Danforth]

a Gen V engine would not have a divorced choke. most likely your engine is a Mark 4

the choke coil is generic. just look up rochester divorced choke.

 

[jws123]

a Gen V engine would not have a divorced choke. most likely your engine is a Mark 4

the choke coil is generic. just look up rochester divorced choke.

Your right meant to put gen 4 been looking online still having issues with finding one in stock that mounts up the same guess no one uses these anymore.. My local napa looked at me like I had 3 heads.. they had no clue does it matter if its marine or not?

 

[alldodge]

Mike's carb parts has them
https://www.carburetor-parts.com/choke-th1044.html

 

[jws123]

Mike's carb parts has them
https://www.carburetor-parts.com/choke-th1044.html

That one would work but the bolt hole is on the wrong I checked today my manifold doesn't have 2 holes so it has to be on same side. I If was to spin it around looks like the rod wouldn't line up right.

 

[Scott Danforth]

I would switch to an electric choke (about $35) and make a block-off plate for the well.

 

[jws123]

I would switch to an electric choke (about $35) and make a block-off plate for the well.

What kit would I need to swap it over? I just found the one i need but $70... with shipping

JEGS 90790: Carburetor Choke Kit for 1970-1972 Big Block Chevy 402/454 ci - JEGS

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[Scott Danforth]

$41-$49

Rochester Carburetor Electric Choke Conversion Kits

www.carburetor-parts.com

 

[alldodge]

That one would work but the bolt hole is on the wrong I checked today my manifold doesn't have 2 holes so it has to be on same side. I If was to spin it around looks like the rod wouldn't line up right.
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Actually yours doesn't look bad or broke, can it be cleaned up and used?

 

[jws123]

Actually yours doesn't look bad or broke, can it be cleaned up and used?

The first part of it where the rod goes in is bent up keeps choke open when cold tried to fix it its suppose to be down more.

 

[Scott Danforth]

The first part of it where the rod goes in is bent up keeps choke open when cold tried to fix it its suppose to be down more.

have you tried adjusting it?

 

[Tail_Gunner]

The below site will help you thru this, perhaps one of best minds still in the business. They may well want your carb number.

Cliffs High Performance Quadrajets – Quadrajet Rebuild Kits, Cabruretor Parts, Quadrajet Rebuilding, Quadrajet Parts, Bushing Kits, Carb Tuning

Call us at 740-397-2921 if you don’t see what you are looking for..
We carry every Quadrajet part currently available and we'll build a custom kit with tuning parts exactly for your application​

 

[Lou C]

Try Cliffs above or Quadrajetparts.com
Those springs are out there…

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Choke – Divorced Thermostats – Cliffs High Performance Quadrajets

You will need your carb number for the exact fit