"I am no expert so I set the timing by getting the engine to a steady 3000rpm with the vac advance disconnected then moving the dist until I got what i thought was the highest rpm by ear."


You are probably at about 60 degrees BTDC timing this way. Max RPM has nothing to do with timing your motor. Unless you use a light you are wasting every body's time. I agree with Powerwagon that somebody else should be doing this. -Bob