I got the car running finally, and it's an automatic, so I have to have the idle correct in order for it to shift. I adjust the idle when it's warm to get it near 800 rpm, and it runs at 800 rpm just fine; however, when I shut it off and it's cold the flaps are closed tight, and it won't start unless I stick a screwdriver into the flaps of the choke to let some air in the carbs.. What am I doing wrong here? I'd like it to start, and idle the same... The electric choke, the choke flap, and the vacuum choke should all be within tolerences. In addition, I syn-ech the carbs, and both are at the same level. I don't get what's wrong? Any help? Thanks.

Do the chokes open if you pump the gas pedal while trying to start?

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I have electronic igntion on it, and don't need to pump the pedal. I can turn the key and it starts on the frist hit, but....only if i put screwdrivers in the chokes........and if i adjust the chokes any further out, the open too wide, and the car dies........they have to be just sooooo or else.......

Just to let you know, sometimes it the stupid little things.....like that tiny little clip under the choke lever...i moved it and everything is fine now....IMAGINE!! YA BUDDY........THE BENZ LIVES AGAIN!!!