Fellow Ford Drivers,

Last year the wire that was connected to the choke on my 1978 Ford
Granada burned completely.  I noticed that the choke opened and closed
without the electrical assist so I didn't bother connecting the choke.
The engine is a 250 inline 6.  I would like to connect the choke now and
I seem to remember that the burned wire  came off the alternator.  The
wire was spliced into a wire that was connected to the alternator.  I
measured this wire today and only read +7 volts or so.  Is this correct?

Should I  just run the car without the electrical assist to the choke?

Thanks in advance