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on second thought I think the spring or rod from the choke solenoid must hold the plate open.
Like I say, the picture shows that the choke linkage is NOT connected to the solenoid plunger, I don’t see the plunger rod/wire either….So, the solenoid plunger will have no effect on the choke whether activated in the warm up or full choke modes….
And yes, the choke will seem kind of loose if not connected to the solenoid plunger. You mentioned that the carbs were off, do you still have the solenoid plunger/linkage? You will probably need the tiny round rubber retainer that holds the wire rod onto the choke linkage, it is part number 307529 (get a few of them, they love to fly away while trying to install them)…
The choke can be controlled manually without the plunger/linkage. Simply push the arm down to full choke (or pull the white knob all the way out if so equipped). Once the engine starts, have an assistant push the know/arrow all the way in/up, then the choke will be in the off position (and the butterflies will be held open)…
Remember that the choke solenoid has a little spring inside that pushes the plunger/rod back out of the solenoid, it is probably still inside it…