It had always started perfectly before I started futzing around with timing and jets and stuff, so it doesn't quite make sense that it's losing the fuel in the float. I've never had to use the choke, but it's manual, so I'll just pull on the lever next time and see how she does. Electric fuel pump is probably a good idea anyway. I've been swamped the last few weekends and just unable to really do anything, but thanks for the tips folks.
-Nate
