make sure the weights in dist are not sticky. if the weights agummed up they are slow to return or stay advance which will idle up the engine.

open dist for cleaning and some fresh lube on weight pins.

add a set of the MrGasket mopar mech advance spring kit. use both springs for a fast mech a all in by 1200-1500 rpm

mark the damper to 32*-35* BFTC use timing light and rev engine till it is full advance and hold rpm adjust the mark to the 0* mark on timing tab. now you have total timing set.

let it idle and see where the 0* mark on damper lines up on timing tab. this is the initial timing or base timing.

next hook up the dist vac can to full vac port on carb and try it. vacuum advance may or may not be used as the light spring spins up to full advance at a low rpm

set you curb idle to where you want it
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