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Does anyone have any suggestions on starting an FE when it's cold? Since, my Holly Double Pumper 750 doesn't have a choke, I'm having a devil of a time starting the engine when its cold...cold is relative living in Cali and it's 75degrees! I've pumped the gas pedal, I've kept the pedal down and nothing seems to work. It takes me cranking on the starter for 5 minutes before she starts. Once the engine is warm, I have no trouble idling at 1K RPMs.

Would using a little starter fluid in the carb before cranking the starter help? How about covering the butterflys with a board to simulate a choke? All suggestions welcomed!
Thanks!