Cam for torque question

Okay AJ, Tomorrow i'm gonna pull the valve covers and look for loose rockers and shiny push rods then adjust em back up myself...at least then I know.
The timing setup I was using earlier today was a collaborative effort between myself and the machine shop. The pertronix dizzy was recommended as part of the process because of the ease of adjusting the mechanical advance limits...not working out...and the low vacuum actuated can was chosen for the low vacuum at idle. The moroso vacuum advance stop was chosen to limit the vacuum advance.
The idea for the vacuum advance was to run on manifold vacuum so at idle the can would advance the timing from 18* to about 24* to help smooth out the idle and run a bit cooler in traffic. Then at WOT the vacuum source would be lost allowing the motor to run on initial and mechanical curve timing then at cruise vacuum to provide more timing, about 48* through the can for better cruise fuel economy. it seems to work...I am open to a different approach.
Got my new truck but cant pick it up till monday so I don't want to tear in to it too far. I still need to get to work on monday but... this weekend I will try some of what you suggested.