Every time I start the car it takes a while to start.I turn the key more then five times before it starts.what could be the problem

 

It could be any number of things. Have you set your choke correctly?

 

Where would I just It and how is it done

 

I would start with the choke, if thats ok check the timing to make sure it's right too high or to low could make it hard to start. It could also be fuel pump needs to be replaced. You might look at replacing the fuel filter if you haven't replaced it for a while.

 

Every time, or just when it's been sitting over night?
I'd start with the timing if it's every time. If you are running the stock points dist (I'm guessing you have a 70) the initial should be 8°-12° @ 1100 RPM depending on what engine you have and if it's still stock.
If you have an HEI then it should be 20° @ 1100 PRM. You'll either need the later timing pointer or have to add marks to the balancer to be able to get that proper reading.

EDIT: I see in your pic there is an HEI dist in there. Check the timing.

 

My quadra is acting in a similar fashion and I am wonder if the well plugs are the culprit and the fuel is escaping that way. Anyone else need to do this fix before? Might be something to check out.

 

1st as they said before check the dwell on your points and make certain they are adjusted correctly, Secondly after the engine is cold remove the air cleaner (with the engine off) blip the throttle and see if the choke butterfly goes to the closed position...... if both of these are OK it may be your fuel plug wells are leaking and that involves removing the carb and turning it over.


CHeck the first two things and get back with us

 

If you start checking timing, dwell, and idle speed then you will change too many things at once. IMHO, you would be better off changing your choke setting ONLY. Then see how it starts and go from there. If setting your choke doesn't fix your starting problem then you can go ahead and set dwell, timing, idle, and idle mixture screws.

To set your choke go to the car when it is completely cold. Remove the air cleaner. Depress the throttle completely to the floor one time. Then go to the carburetor and loosen the three screws securing the choke plate to the choke housing. Adjust the choke clockwise or counter clockwise until it is mostly closed. There should only be enough room between the choke valve and the carburetor body to slide a pencil lead in between the two. Then tighten the three screws and see if it helps.

 

OK look at his posted picture guys. It's an HEI. No dwell or points to mess with.
Get the initial set to 20° @ 1100 RPM and go from there.
Check the choke possision when the car is cold and after it warms up. If it is 90° when warm and closed when cold you are good to go.

 

Thanks guys I'll keep you posted