If for some reason the choke were to short out, you'd have a no-start situation because the coil circuit would be grounded. Best to wire the choke to a switched 12V source. Jeff Reeves Auburn GA 94 Cherokee 79 Spirit GT 73 Javelin 401 72 Javelin SST 69 Ambassador DPL On September 25, 2005 Jerry Phillips wrote: > I am installing a Holley 4160 with an electric choke. Is there any compelling reason why I cannot run the lead to the hot terminal on the coil? > > Thanks, > > Jerry Phillips > Las Vegas > '68 AMX 390 ============================================================= Posted by wixList Archiver -- http://www.amxfiles.com/wixlist