Timing is set at 18deg initial and 36 total.Spark plugs are always completely black and sooty,dry,but sooty.
No indication of any vac leaks.while engine is running i can pull the hose off of the brake booster and the RPM's climb,it wants more air.
the cam being in wrong would not surprise me just because the the engine builder had exhaust pushrods in the motor that were .210 too long (sloppy workmanship)