Total might be OK at 36, but if that dist has 28* of mechanical in it, it's going to idle like bullcrap. Total timing method is horrible way to time a car that's street driven and good idle quality is desired. Put a distributor out of the box that isn't set up for the engine and you'll get junky idle and low speed manners.
Put a light on it at idle and see where it's timed.
I wouldn't have any less than 15 minimum in most any case.
