1949 dodge wayfarer automatic choke wire..

[Wayfarer311]

Hi, I have a 1949 dodge wayfarer with a flathead 6. The car does not have the wire that goes to the automatic choke, it's gone. Does anyone know where that wire ends up? Going from auto choke to ?

[plymouthcranbrook]

If like my Sission choke that was on my 52 Plymouth it attaches to the starter terminal on the starter and applies power when the starter is energized.  The other end fastens to the terminal on the choke. Be sure the screw is just long enough to connect as too long will short out on the Manifold. A search should give you pictures.

[Wayfarer311]

So it doesn't get continuous power? This is my choke, it goes on the exhaust manifold next to carb. 

[Wayfarer311]

Also thank you for the help. 

[Wayfarer311]

You were right, thank you. Found an article on it online. 

[Frank Gooz]

Wayfarer311

On my 1950 Coronet the wire goes straight to the starter . Please confirm this. the wire is in the small harness with the carb, resistor, circuit breaker, choke, and the tranny.

[plymouthcranbrook]

Yes wayfarer. That is correct as you found out.  Sorry I did not get back to you sooner. Life...be aware it will short out if not insulated and cause a good puff of smoke. How I know this is a government secret.    Frank I assume you have a fluid drive set up?  I am not familiar with that but other here are. Might be information in the Tech section as well. 

[Dodgeb4ya]

Don't forget the thick .125" asbestos gasket that goes under the Sisson choke to prevent it from opening the choke too quickly.

[Wayfarer311]

Thank you all for your help. And thank you Dodge for the gasket info, found one on ebay.