Fresh Startup Procedure.

With the vacuum advance hose disconnected from the advance dashpot on the side of the distributor, and plugged, don't be taken aback if the total advance is less. Just work you way up to a higher level gradually, and keep your ears open for any knocking or rattling in the lower to mid RPM's when you get on it hard; that is the detonation that you want to avoid.

Very glad to hear of your progress! Everyone likes to work with someone willing to ask, listen, and learn, and to develop new skills. Let us know if the car runs any differently, and if so, how about an A-B comparison report? IIRC, this all started with a complaint of poor low RPM performance.