Stupid Distributor Questions

3404spdvaliant said
But was it the original chain/gear made by chrysler in 68-73?.

At this point thats what I'm looking at.

I mean 180-200psi? with a stock cam advanced to god knows what on pump gas?

The whole thing is screwy and I only with I was there to go through this thing and make sure the ignition is sound and not wired wrong and that the carbs aren't just too lean or too late closing intake valve yadda yadda yadda.

What do the plugs look like? are they yellow? grey? white? brown? black?
what heat range?
Gotta remember that when chains and gears wear they retard cam timing which helps with the border line compression mixed with pump gas.

The chain I took off was the original piece. I replaced it with a Cloyes roller, which is basically a replacement of the original.
Every ignition part is brand new, and replaced at least once with yet another new part.
The wiring harness is new, as is the alternator, ballast resistor, voltage regulator. I think the carb is lean too, but how the hell do you richen it up?
Haven't pulled a plug in a while, but last time they were white, almost like new, which would indicate a lean condition.
There are no vacuum leaks.
I am not as concerned with the ping as I am about it popping through the carb. It pops often while going up a hill, unless I punch it.
Thanks for the help.

George