Thanks for the quick reply. Yes, it's an old C&H Ignition and a mechanical advance. Pretty cool setup. I'll try what you suggest - maybe WOT \ Choke for three flips, then go to Ign on, no choke, low idle. I do have a high-torque starter, but prefer start gassers by hand.
Not sure I understand your comment on flooding. I've always thought that - once flooded - the spark plug needed to be pulled and dried-out. Can I get the same result just by using an electric starter and turning it at WOT? Does that "suck" the fuel away from the plug?