All starter returned and installed. It was repaired so the starter gear was pinned to the armature, I believe a screw. It turns the truck over fine. However truck will not start without gas down the carb throat.

Also there is a spacer of about 5/8 inch thickness on the starter is this unusual? Normal? How do you adjust the stomp starter linkage for this?

Leads to more questions...
Is the tank supposed to be vented?
Can I check for free fuel feed by loosening fuel line on tank side of fuel pump?
What carb should be installed? I have several to rebuild and it is currently wearing a carter w-1? is this correct? I have Rochester & Carter in the spares box.
No fuel filter to be seen, is fuel pump with integral filter suitable? Inline? Was there ever one originally?
Is there a recommended amount of fuel delivered per rev or is it strictly pressure?

Lots a questions, thanks for the help.