In addition to basic hand tools, there are a few items that are very useful in working on most any vehicle. A simple test light (you ground the wire end and then touch the pointy end to the wire you want to test. If it's hot the lamp lights up), a service manual for your vehicle and a wiring diagram specifically for your vehicle. Put on your reading glasses and study the diagram, specifially the circuit you are working on and you will see how it is configured on paper. I don't know your particular truck and it may have cloth covered wiring which makes it a challenge to recognize wire colors but it's a place to start. Once you get the engine to fire, it may run poorly owing to the poor adjustment of the timing. Be careful because a misfire can cause a backfire that can cause fuel in the carburator to ignite. You'll want to disconnect your jumper as the above bolter stated. Oh yeah, you probably want to extinquish the fire too. Good luck!
