Carb Problems, Need Help

Manual Choke Operation 101

To cold start:
1) Press accelerator to floor, while floored pull knob fully, release accelerator pedal.
2) Crank engine over, DO NOT pump throttle.
3) As soon as it fires, push choke knob in 1/2 way, tap accelerator to allow idle to drop. Like with an automatic choke, you should now be at a slightly higher idle.
4) After engine runs smooth or about the time heater starts working, push knob all the way in.

Now, bear in mind NOTHING IS GUARANTEED with this setup. Aparrently a previous owner decided that he knew more than the Mopar/Carter engineers which designed the fuel system on your car. Sounds like it has been "improved" to the point of no longer functioning. I guess my best advice would be to get another carb and a choke thermostat and put it back right. OR score a Performer intake and a 1406 Eddy and live with a litle more power.