Hard start issues continue

agreed, its flooding the engine...
are you running an electric fuel pump? could be pumpin gas in after you shut it down...

Nope, stock mechanical. I'm thinking it's this carb i'm using. It's an edelbrock performer 600cfm carb. I've had a couple mechanics try to tune this thing to no avail. The fuel/air screws don't seem to do their job. I hear they are great carbs, but I haven't had good luck with mine. I may try and rebuild the thing or just get a new one, depending on what I find is the problem. Any recommendations on a brand other than edelbrock? What carbs do most guys run with the 340?