Chrysler 25HP Choke Problem?

[dbarnowski]

Hi, New to forum and need a little help. Working on a '83 25 horse Chrysler. Motor runs well when started but there appears to be a problem when engaging the choke. In fact it will burn the ground wire to the terminal strip darn near off when choke is engaged. It will not touch the portion of the ground that runs to the lower portion of the shroud(I have removed the wrap from the harness). I checked a schematic and it appears everything is connected correctly although wiring has definitely been replaced before. Choke solenoid will close the choke before the carnage begins. Can a bad solenoid cause such a problem or think it's a wiring issue? P.S. Ground wiring appeared to be original until I replaced it.

 

[87blf125]

Re: Chrysler 25HP Choke Problem?

i am not an expert but this is what i would try. i would disconect your choke and take some wire and hook it up to your choke then hook to a battery and see what happens, if it does the same thing ya know it is the choke if not it would be in your wireing.

 

[dbarnowski]

Re: Chrysler 25HP Choke Problem?

Yeah, I think thats next. I did ohm out the solenoid today and it appears to be dead short. But I think I'm going to double check it. Thanks.