A Holley-Edelbrock debate

Agreed ... The choke on my AVS-2 is all wacked no matter where I adjust it . Is there a secret procedure to setting one ?
Not that I know of!
@toolmanmike mentioned one of the critical parts of the puzzle. If it doesn't pull open to a 'qualifying' position when the engine starts running, that's a major design failing. The best we can do then is set the choke close to where it runs well after starting. The give it some extra pump shots before starting - how much or how little depends on how cold the engine is.
Manual chokes on these aftermarket carbs aren't so great either. The linkage to the fast idle is hard to get them where we think is right. End up using our foot to control the throttle.