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ronzz572
05-08-2017, 02:43 AM
Looking for a functional pontiac V8 4bl carb used oem choke thermostat with the cover and rod. 1970 and earlier are avaliable reproduction but are different. They will not fit. It's a 71 72 only part and not reproduced as a complete set up.

marxjunk
05-08-2017, 03:04 AM
i have one....45 shipped..its still on a 71 455 in a car ..i can get some pics tomorrow

NON H-O, right?

ronzz572
05-08-2017, 11:27 AM
No H/O 71 455 motor. I will check my intake part# to confirm. Thanks for the help.

marxjunk
05-08-2017, 02:27 PM
if its alum its HO..if iron standard..and thats what i have one off an iron intake

ronzz572
05-08-2017, 03:01 PM
It's a iron manifold.

marxjunk
05-08-2017, 03:23 PM
you can see it closed the choke when i opened the throttle..the paint flakes off..a little thinner would clean it up..you can see thru the paint...its just a piss coat..and who knows why they did it..i cant start the engine..its got a jumped t-chain..but i cant see why it wouldnt work....but it closed...it was running and driving til it jumped time..

http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp48/marxjunk/20170508_101334_zpslorw4i30.jpg (http://s396.photobucket.com/user/marxjunk/media/20170508_101334_zpslorw4i30.jpg.html)
http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp48/marxjunk/20170508_101330_zpsgddvzvjt.jpg (http://s396.photobucket.com/user/marxjunk/media/20170508_101330_zpsgddvzvjt.jpg.html)

ronzz572
05-08-2017, 03:29 PM
I will take it Mark. I can pay pal you. It should work ok. The screw location is the same. Thanks.

marxjunk
05-08-2017, 03:39 PM
its the right one for your application...pretty unique...impossible to get...i will PM you my info...i will get it off later, and get it out asap