Is the bowl filling with fuel? (Check to see if it squirts fuel when you pump the accelerator, assuming this carb has a manual pump).

Is the float level set correctly?

If the carb is in good shape then the fuel pump may be losing output or draining back to the tank.

Chevy engines should start easily with just the choke as long as the float bowl contains fresh fuel and the ignition is in good shape.


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