Fire on connection near carburetor

[Elda715]

In my '94 Brumby (https://imgur.com/BFFT3xz), which had been abandoned in a creek/ditch for a few years until last month or so, it mostly runs fine (engine bay with air filter removed: https://imgur.com/45ORu6H) , I began having issues with electrical stuff. One day, I came to it to start it, and after moving the wires around next to the battery a bit to make it work, I tried to turn the key, and it started, but stopped as soon as the ignition was released into run position, the engine stopped. I tried to start the engine again, but held the ignition half way, which allowed it to run, however after 20-30 seconds, a fire caught on the back of the carburetor, so I let go of the key and put it out with water. I am wondering what the part which the wire connected to it burnt out is called, and perhaps help with the ignition issues.

images: https://imgur.com/DmMepPs https://imgur.com/8e9CN2n

TL;DR: Brumby does not run without key held towards start, fire broke out and need help identifying what part.

[Ionstorm66]

Never worked on a carbed EA, but it looks like the wires for an electric choke. They have a coil inside that heats up with 12v, and it opens the choke as it heats up. That way the choke stays on longer in the cold, and shorter in the heat. Also you get no choke on hot starts.

Edited October 26, 2020 by Ionstorm66

[Elda715]

So, does it burning out have anything to do with having to hold the key half way into start to make it run? or is that a separate electrical issue? (When the key is released into the run position, the ute stops immediately)

[el_freddo]

I couldn’t get the first two pics to come up. 

Anyway, I can’t remember if this device has any wires going to it. It is not the choke, that’s on the RHS (vehicle’s) of the carb. This is on the back of the carb. 

Where does that wiring go to/come from? 

Your no run issue could be the ignition switch. Ensure you’re getting 12v when in the “ON” position. 

Cheers 

Bennie