uncle tony's garage gets called out by the roadkill guys

It is. Extremely. It does still have somewhat long crank times when hot. And yes, I do hold my foot on the gas. But giving it any more initial makes it run really ROUGH so it's right there, I believe. I think the fuel is getting hot in the lines and it's just not liking hot starts. Probably just have to live with it until I redo the fuel system. ...and it's comin.
You do the 2 pumps and start or just turn the key when hot? Still needs pedal?
No fuel pushing through when shut off?
Pull a plug and take a pic and lets see if its dry or wet..and the color..etc.