Cruise Seems Lean

Been there. Done that.
A long time ago.
Some of us learned the hard way that test doesn't show what you think it shows.
Shrinker explained why.

Maybe you could post a link to Shrinker’s discussion on that just as a refresher. When the distributor has a decent curve in it, running manifold vacuum isn’t a good idea. And if you do use manifold vacuum and the engine is happier you then need to figure out why.