On Mon, 19 May 2008 16:29:32 -0400, John H.
wrote:

I had a 5.7L I/O, and I always had to 'pump' the throttle two or three
times when starting it cold. I also had to start it with the throttle open
somewhat, 2000 rpm sounds about right. But as soon as it started I'd
throttle down to idle.

Sounds about like my old 5.7L. Fuel injection has cured all that,
well worth the cost.