383 Wont Idle with new to me 800cfm DP. Idles and runs ok with Edelbrock/AFB

I was told a dial back timing light on an MSD equipped car won't read properly. I have a timing tape, so, I just use the standard type of light.
Maybe try reducing the secondary some, while opening the primaries. possibly having the primaries too far closed is affecting the transfer slots.
I also have carbs that I could never get to run right. I just bought a Quick Fuel carb, and moved on.
I had heard that about using a dial back on MSD. I don’t have an MSD on this car so I should be ok.