@yellow rose - Tim, I installed the FBO plate at 12, all in timing with initial gives me 32 degrees total, also checked at 20 degrees initial the advance starts around 23/2400, all in by 2800, checked lower initial and the all in still just adds the 12 limited by the FBO plate
regarding the torque convertor, plans are to eventually get something suited for the cam in the 2800/3000 range, I do not know what is in there right now though,
regarding the idle screws - I chocked them down as noted earlier, car is still rich, and since I juiced it I can tell the juice is mixed enough to become part of the fuel hitting the carb, its part of the exhaust smell richness - to me something is off with the carb as most here have mentioned it needs tuning, however even choking the idle screws almost shut its still pulling the fuel - Saturday morning will start a fresh set of rechecks, and as mentioned I may put the 670 I have on, I know it to be fully functional and responsive to adjustments - at least if I have a similar issue I can also eliminate strictly a carb issue.
@jpar - yes the car did measure out to have roughly 10.5-1 static compression, the pistons per their part number they are the TRW 11.5-1 pistons though.
aggravating shiznit for sure LOL - all the comments are appreciated
