Thanks guys. This was very helpful. After reading the thoughts about the gas, I decided to add no ethanol gas and followed the instructions in the link Carbking provided and the truck has started each time. I turn the engine over for a few seconds and then stopped. Pressed on the gas pedal about a third of the way and turn the ignition and she turned over.
I have a phenolic space between the carb and the manifold. That should help.
The carb is a Rochester 2 barrel.
Regarding the heat shield on the starter...any thoughts on what to do there? I don't want to replace the starter. Though a friend of mine thought I should instal a mini high torque starter.
