I'm thinking that your carb is leaking fuel down the intake, which then soaks the plugs.

but if it is ignition related, if everything is in good working order, then it should fire off without much trouble. just gotta find the "sweet spot"

I had a hard time starting my big block stroker, especially when it was cold out. couldn't tell if it wanted more or less gas.

After a lot of attempts, I finally figured it out. prime the fuel system via electric pump to ensure fuel in the carb. give it 3 pumps of the pedal if it was above 45 degrees, then hold it open just a hair while cranking (Holley 75HP, no choke) once fired, give it 1500 rpm for a few minutes to warm up, then slowly back it down to idle.

anything different than that, it would stall out and I'd have to start over


when it was below 45 degrees, I had to give it 5-6 pumps of gas to finally light off.