starting problem

Hi everyone, newbie here. I really hope someone here can help, I'm at my end. Soooo...... Last year I tuliped a valve and head gasket was bad, replaced both. Ever since i have issues either starting, or most annoyingly starting after driving for 15 minutes or longer and then sitting. After...

Engine won't start. I think I over pumped it. Gas is getting to the carburator, but no sign of spark. I read in a few threads that to clear out a flood you had to open the throttle all the way while cranking. Problem is, it only allows cranking in neutral, so is there another way to release...