340 - This thing should run better

Thanks everyone for your advice. I really appreciate it.

Is this "timing tape" available at any auto parts store?

Also, thinking about changing to an electronic distributor, maybe the Summit brand that has everything under the cap. I'm pretty sure the vac advance is not working on my points distributor because all I can hear is air when i suck on the hose....and i have not been able to find a vac canister that will fit. Pertronix was an option, but if I can't get the vac advance right then it won't do any good. So for a few extra bucks I thought I would get the summit distributor....good or bad idea?

Leadfoot - the piston sat just about even with the deck at TDC.

Moper - I did not degree the cam, as i was told it does not really benefit a smallblock (bad advise I suppose). I have a friend that can help me get cylinder pressure readings. Will this help determine compression ratio?

Thanks again to everyone who has commented!