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Default Questions regarding the carb on 1980 Chevy K20

I have a 1980 Chevy K20 with a 5.7L 350 V8 in it that I am working on. I got the truck running with the old carb but the choke is sticky on it and it doesnt run 100% unless I hold the choke open with a pliers. A friend gave me a carb off an old truck that is very similar but different. They are both quadrajets. The old was a mechanical choke and the new is a electric choke. I installed the carb with the electric choke and I got the truck started up fine but it ran somewhat hiccupy. There are a few connections in which in not sure where they go.

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I am not sure where this connection goes too. The old carb did not have it at all.

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In this picture you can see that the primary choke vacuum is not installed. Can I just pull the old one off of the old carb and install it on this one or should I order a new one? The top barb above the fuel filter goes to the primary choke vacuum as I understand. What does the barb on the bottom go to? Also the J shaped metal tubing is not used with this choke. What should I do with this connection?

These are the only things left that I have not figured out how to connect. Is it worthwhile to get this carb fitted for my truck or should I quit messing with it and just get the old carb rebuilt?
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