Wont start/stay running

[JointTech]

SB 350
HEI
new plugs/wires/cap/rotor
Quadrapuke 4 bbl

went out to get back on the old girl today. It sits a lot and usually needs a jump but fires right up. Today it didnt start.
I pulled the hose going into the carb and gas shoots out when cranking. not sure how much is supposed to be coming out but it was pumping gas.

I replaced the Carb fuel filter any way.
still wouldnt start.

Hit it with starting fluid spray and it fired right up for about 10 seconds and then died.
Im assuming that means it has spark.

I pulled the main fuel filter under the frame out and blew through it and it didnt seem to have any obstructions but I would have thought it would be full of fuel however nothing dribbled on me and when i blew it out there was maybe a tablespoon or so in it.

I plan on changing it tomorrow but since I see fuel coming out up by the carb I assume thats not the problem.

Any other ideas?
its not cold here, 70's.

If i hit it with starting fluid it will start right up every time and sounds normal but trying to feather the gas pedal to keep it running just stalls it out.