455 olds and edelbrock performer intake and holley 700cfm. 150 compression.. carb just seems out of it. Can anyone give me some pointers on tuning. Ive been having to start it with starting fluid. And it wont idle when cold at all. I have to keep giving it throttle to keep it running.  Im not realy experienced when it comes to carbs.

How does it perform when at operating temperature?  Does it have a working choke? You shouldn't really need one in southern California, I haven't since I ditched the Thermoquad on my first car.  Although it might make your ride a little more user-friendly.

Seems to perform fine at operating temp. No working choke.

Iv had squirters plug up on edelbrocks
And they dont want to start if theyre plugged..no fuel when u pump, no start.
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Timing is good also. Checked with timing gun

What is the timing set at?  How much initial and how much total?

Is this a new problem? 

What is the history on the carburetor?  I agree, it might just need a rebuild.

Be sure the air bleeds are clear