So I set the initial timing @ 14 btdc and the total with the vac adv on the manifold side looks to be about 30 or so btdc. Cars seems to run a lot better, but when it is hot, hard to turn over. Maybe one of those hi torque mini starters would be my next move.
Get a timing retarder for during starts. Not sure of the Details but Dodge Freak uses one. I'm sure He'll chime in and give more info. Good luck, Sounds like you got it 99% fixed.