Sounds like there's hope for her yet

As for the carb, while I wont pretend to know anything about E85 My Alky carb has a 50 and a 30 cc pump. I think the 50 is in the front but I could be wrong.

Also, a lean out valve is a sure fire method of getting heat in the motor. Getting the oil hot is paramount as I learned at the Mo Power race. Sometimes I would have the LO valve open till I was ready to do my burnout.

I have had to, when it's real cold, pour gas down the throat of the carb to get it to fire for the first time in the morning. After that it wasn't an issue. I've also found that if I give it a pump, then start the motor spinning and then lite it it would fire easier.

I also don't turn the fuel pump on till after the motor is running as Alky can easily overcome the needles and pour out the boosters.