Problems with my 226H

[41Joe]

I just got my car started the other day and it idles like I have it floored.
1) Completely stock mechanically (226 H-Series L6)
2) Pertronix Ignitor II (timing is set, no pings or misfires)
3) stock rebuilt carburetor (had sat inside my house for about a year before install)
4) electronic fuel pump with an adjustable pressure regulator in line (I have this set at 1 PSI)
5) Converted to 12V with a 3 wire Ford Alternator
So it will start after a few turns with the choke on. Then it jumps up to what I am guessing is 1500 RPM. I don't have a tach hooked up yet.
The car will run for about a minute then die. It smells and looks like it is running rich.
Anyone know how to adjust these carburetors? I bought it about a year ago and installed it a couple months ago. It had been inside my house during that time. Could something have got stuck in the carburetor? Any ideas?
Thanks

[Vintage Copper 47]

Sounds like a stuck accelerator pump or weak throttle return spring.. You should bring your car to the Great L.A. Air Raid on Feb 24th, 2018 at the Fort MacArthur Museum in San Pedro...

[41Joe]

If I can get it driving by then, that sounds fun. I live right around the corner from the Fort McArthur Museum. There is also another big show down by the light house I think this month. But I am not sure if it is actually happening.

[41Joe]

Originally Posted by Vintage Copper 47

Sounds like a stuck accelerator pump

How do I check this? Is it just a matter of taking the top of the carburetor off?

[DD931]

Is it just the idle speed screw adjustment not set right?

[DD931]

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As soon as it starts you should reduce (push in) the choke about half-way.

[scicala]

Originally Posted by Vintage Copper 47

Sounds like a stuck accelerator pump or weak throttle return spring.. You should bring your car to the Great L.A. Air Raid on Feb 24th, 2018 at the Fort MacArthur Museum in San Pedro...

What ??

Sal