Tried to start up for the first time, failed......

[UATahoe]

So finally got everything buttoned up tonight and tried to fire up the new motor in my 87 R10. Wouldn't turn over. Got under the truck and saw that the starter shaft was actually hitting the fly wheel and wouldn't engage all the way. Guessing some starter shims should fix that right up.

Here is my concern though. Fuel completely flooded out of the throttle body and spilled over onto the intake. With the starter not engaging I am hoping this caused a huge excess of fuel which flowed over. I didn't have the air cleaner title need down on top either. So, any feedback from the smarter guys in this? I am hoping the starter is the crux of all of the issues but wasn't sure if it would cause the truck to flood that bad or not. It puddled up pretty good on top of the intake.
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