The power valve is situated near the bottom of the fuel bowl; it's calibrated to allow a richer mixture as manifold vaccum drops. It sound like the power valve is leaking; thus emptying the fuel bowl overnight & requiring priming the next day as you desribe. I've tried both Autolite & Holley on my 351C; the Autolite is superior. JMO.
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