Timing question

MOPAROFFICIAL said
Distributor timing will mechanically advance with rpm, normal.
Disconnect and plug vacuum advance hose..then get the carb off the choke... then adjust the distributor counter clockwise till you see about 12 degrees advance at the tab/balancer and tighten it 'for now'...then.. hook up the vacuum advance and check the timing with the rpms around 4000...and see how much the vacuum advance adds.
You really dont want more than 52 degrees total @4000 rpm. If it's more than 52 you can adjust it with a allen wrench through the canister nipple...
Remember ....the vac advance only cones into play at high vacuum 'cruise speeds' otherwise the timing will be on the mechanical advance under power/load.

Yes we disconnected and plugged the vac advance. Carb was off choke, but RPM's were up due to cam break in.

This is what we were trying to do with the timing though. Even now, with the rotor and the spark plug wire both pointing at cyl 1 the timing mark on the balancer is no longer at 0 it's at -5...

Maybe we were having trouble because we were trying to time it with the RPMs at about 2k during cam break in? Idk really, this thread is essentially for me to learn more when the smarter guy isnt here and I'm supposed to be studying for a final exam tomorrow morning. I just cant get the damn car off my mind though...