Cold start problem

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Engine never did start up after a few turns of the starter when cold; but has been worse in the last week,

This is what I have tried;

checked coil spark visually-good
cleaned and set point gap (file)
cleaned badly fouled plugs
compression checked year ago and was good
plenty of power when running
plenty of fuel getting to carb-can smell it

type start sequence; fuel on, retard spark; full turn on GAV, pull choke

Car run great once its started, also starts beautifully when its warm

Any feedback with similar experience is appreciated