RPM Drop From Nuetral to Gear

Frankly, when I have issues "that could be" ignition related, I immediately pull the vacuum line AND LEAVE IT OFF until you get things sorted out, and of course if the symptoms change dramatically, you also know you are "in the area" of the problem.

I've had the vacuum advance disconnected the whole time. Just thought it was interesting how much things changed on the bench with vacuum.

When setting the reluctor gap, are you supposed to set it at .008" with vacuum applied, or not?