OK, I have posted before looking for thoughts, but I need to give some more information.
My vega has a 350, with an Edelbrock Carb with the choke wired open, and a no-name mechanical fuel pump. I have a temp gauge that says the engine temp gets up to 210, but my problems start at 200.
When I am running constant (outside temp makes no difference) I am fine. When I idle for even 30 seconds, if I hit the throttle hard, it will take off, then after maybe 75 feet it will choke. I have learned that I can frantically pump the pedal, it will barely stay alive. If I do not frantically pump the pedal, it will die and take a minute to restart.
I have gotten the car even hotter during some tests with the hood off, and the see through fuel filter that sits on the valve cover is completely FULL of fuel!!!!
Does anyone know what is happening? Could this be something in the carb? But pumping the pedal keeps enough fuel going to keep it alive? Tips??????? Help???????