I verified my timing, it was off.
Both cams were 1 tooth above where the should have been.
check engine light went out on its own at start-up, drove the car about 25 miles after it came to normal operating temp, no limp home mode.
Idle is now up from about 550 and weak to about 675-700 and very stable.

You sent me in the correct direction, thank you.
Ken.