So, it runs. I advanced the octane setting all the counter clockwise. After turning it over for about 3 minutes i heard it cough. Gave it a break and tried again. It coughed twice. Another couple breaks and a bunch of coughing and my truck came to life. Ran it for about a half hour and let it come up to temp and shut it down. an hour later after it had cooled it started right up. drove it around a bit, ran a few errands and it continued to start right up.
Thanks everyone for all your help on this.
Here is a summary of my work. Truck was flooding
-Rebuilt the carb. Then it wouldn't start
-Changed out the battery cable to 2 gauge cables (too small)
-Rebuilt the starter
-Changed the battery cables to 2/0 gauge along with new connectors. Everything soldered and crimped
-Bought and installed a new starter from Napa
-Changed spark plugs and points setting them to manufacturer's specs
-Fiddled with the timing and octane setting
-Truck started
Thanks again guys. See you out on the road
