Need help with my 440 problems. (new to BB)

Yeah - it's called debugging. If it was me, I'd start with the fuel system - visual checks, replace what you don't like. Then ignition. Check the wiring and switch to get it to start and stop with the key. Then look at the brakes (the rest seems a little iffy so I'd look at them at least). Once those are figured out you can start basic stuff with the engine. Replace the wire, pull the plugs and do a compression test, etc. Then move to timing setup, and finally the carb.