Good point about the gas. It's non-ethanol, 89 Octane. The station is frequented by boaters and landscapers, so I assume it's fresh gas.
You did remind me of something. I'm fairly certain the converter in the 340 car is 2400 rpm stall.
Incidentally, I understand that automobiles and such are a system. Alter one component, it affects another, and so on. Certainly got a mismatch of system components, as pointed out earlier.
Replacing the converter is obviously an engine pull.
Replacing the cam is an engine pull.
I think I"ll pull the spark plugs.
Anyway, thanks guys for all the input. I'm on the East coast and it's about my bedtime. See ya'.