Choke Adjustment 383 4V

When I built the motor, I used the intake gasket with the block offs so the paint wouldn't burn off the intake. I had the choke adjusted so it would still fully open at temp. After 4,000 miles, I've been having some intermittent stumbling (sometimes stalling) issues and it appears the choke is now not opening all the way at temperature. What's the best way to adjust it with the crossovers blocked? Could the vacuum pod on the carb be the culprit (Carter AFB)?
Author: rexus31