Fuel Evaporation

I mis read this from Op's post. Thought he had issues starting when sitting a week but a few seconds is good.
I have to crank for a few seconds to start my '65 Cuda after it sits for a week or two.
I had to crank a lot when my car sat a week and by making sure the choke was completely closed fixed the issue.

As for
I don't think so Tim! The choke just richens the mixture for a cold start. It doesn't make the pump any more efficient.
My bad. But you aren't 100% right. My name is Ken. lol