360 timing questions

Yes, yes, and yes. Not only that, but putting that much shim in there decreases the radius of the saddle where the shaft is supposed to fit, This is going to put stress on the whole mounting "ear" of the block, as well as tending to force the shaft out of round.

I don't believe someone is listening!

You cleared up some confusion abt vacuum adv I was unsure of, and I've been working on my own cars since 1961!

CudaMike