Timing

Could be a heck of a lot of things, including parts worn badly in the dist, or the intermediate gear/ shaft/ bushing screwed. I don't know if a loose floppy timing chain would do that at idle, but you might as well check it too.

Did the Pertronix parts fit "as expected?" Don't they use a special part under the rotor for trigger? Does it fit nice and snug?
I'll check all that tomorrow.