Classic/Antique Car Repair: Choke pull off, dual carburetors, dodge dart

Question
I have a 1964 Dodge Dart, 3.7l, 225 slant 6. I was going to replace my carter 1 barrel carb because it was seeping gas with a reman from Canada.  I ordered one from a local parts store and installed it.  I also had it adjusted by my carb mechanic. It sounded great, but I had stalling/hesitation issues and an air leak.  When I checked it, it was also seeping gas, so I sent it back for another replacement.  When the 2nd and third replacement carbs came in, they did not have the choke pull off.  The parts store owner said they contacted the reman distributer and they were told I do not need a choke pull off.  I questioned my carb mechanic and he stated that since I have an automatic choke the choke pull off is needed, but if I had a manual choke then I would not need one.  Who is right?  Do I need one or not?  I ended up putting the original carb back on since the only issue I have is the gas seepage, but it would be nice to know if at a later date I need to switch out my carburetor.  Thanks for your time.  

Answer
You need a choke pull off with the automatic choke. I would not advise changing to a manual choke. As far as gasoline weeping out of the carburetor it is more due to the amount of alcohol added to the gasoline in the refinery than a problem with the carburetor. I have dual carburetors on my flat head Ford and they both weep. It is something that we have to live with.
Brad