everytime the car is cold it never wants to turn over unless i pump a **** load then after like 5 tries it will kick over.i have an electric choke i think it's set right not sure. carb is new to me. also how much psi of fuel should i be at? i have it at 7 psi.

 

First off, what kind of carb? Qjet, CC Qjet, Holley...?

Check the choke first. With the engine ice cold - like sitting overnight - open the hood and take off the air cleaner. Pull the throttle lever open and the choke plate should snap shut. At most, you should have about 1/8" gap open. If thats ok, start the engine - have someone else start it while you watch the choke plate. It should be open about 1/8-1/4" with the engine running, as the air flow into the running engine will pull it open a little bit. If when cranking it over and trying to start the plate stays completely closed, then the choke is adjusted too tight and should be leaned out a bit so it will let some air in. Once it starts, it should fast-idle around 1400-1700 rpm. If its lower, it should be adjusted up.

 

its 1406 edelbrock. thanks that helped it was too lean so i riched it up. now it kicks over with just a pump of gas. thanks.