Choke thermostat /RAGE

Heres a list for you. 1. intake leak 2 . fuel volatility 3 .water in gas 4 . clogged air bleeds or passages 5 . dist. vac. advance 6 . timing 7 .accelerator pump 8 . clogged idle transfer slots 9 . carb to large . Cross off the ones to know are right and consider the rest . My .02