Hey firedemon...
Suggestion: grab yourself a metal inline filter and install it after the pump...as close as you can to the carb...and
Install a thermal spacer between the carb base and the manifold...
Holleys are renowned for cloggy needles and seats...some have filters within the fuel line barb fitting on the carb itself...these often break down over time as no-one ever cleans or replaces em...
have fun