Didnt read every post word for word...but I didnt see any reference to getting the timing right before making all of these carb changes??

You have to get the initial timing right or everything else is pissin in the wind.

Have you checked put the vacuum gauge on it at idle and cranked more initial in it until it stops making more vaccuum? The motor will tell you how much it wants for initial.

Im sure that cam will be in the mid 20s to 30s at idle. Then you will have to limit the total to 34-36ish.

Get the timing right, then start playin with the carb.