Ah, now I'm starting to feel a little better.
I know I *can* get the motor to fire by following Mr. Fixit's advice, but it won't idle at all until it's warm, so I typically keep it running with moderate throttle. I guess the trick is to keep the throttle open so that I'm not dumping multiple squirter shots down the barrels.
Also, if I understand Mr. Edwards' reply, I should not be as worried about fireballs (and black spots on the garage ceiling I have to explain to the wife) if I put the air cleaner on before I try this again.
Thanks again (and more updates/corrections/suggestions are always appreciated
),
JLW
PS - For those keeping score at home, I'll post an update when the car's running again (hopefully breathing through the choke-horn free, smoothed bowls of the proform!)