I changed plug gap to .038, confirmed getting a good squirt when operating throttle, checked timing with a light and with vacuum advance line plugged. Timing is advanced well beyond the timing tab.Tried to retard timing by turning distributor, and couldn't get it nearly enough without killing motor and making it difficult to restart.
I did not find the motor speeding up, or slowing down when I plugged\unplugged the vacuum line. The vacuum advance is hooked to a connection on the side of the one barrel carb. It is the only connection on the carb. Should this go somewhere else?