Too much cranking compression

[MadBill]

'Throttle open' is the norm because of the variable of idle speed setting and the possibility of an automatic choke holding the carb at a a fast idle position.

[dhidaka]

Im telling yall my gage will not go to 300 for a reason.
reed

Reed, You have many, many years of experience. Apparently you believe that 300DC is too high. Explain to us what you know. Any personal insight would be helpful.