Originally Posted by Cab_Burge
Did you or can you verify the TDC on the balancer and the timing cover to make sure what actual ignition timing you have now?
If not get some help to do that and then let us know what you found.
Also verify the firing order on the spark plugs wires and distributor cap are correct, 1843

Cab. First off. Thanks. The ign timing is 2* ATDC. I'm changing wires this week. I like the distributor cap idea. What are they thru RockAuto, $10.? lol