340 has no balls

Thanks for all the in out here.I think I need to give you some info on my engine . Its the stock x head 340 that came with the car.The engine has 60k on it and doesnt smoke.

Its running the original stock exhaust manifolds and exhaust. Somone did put an Edelbrock LD4P intake on it which I hear has smaller ports than the heads. The carb is an older Edelbrock 750. The tranny is a 727 and in great condition. converter seem to be very stock and the rear is suregrip 3.55s

Someone placed a pertronics electronic in the dist to replace the point set up. The timing has NOT been check yet and I was very careful not to beat on the engine.

One thing, the engine does seem to get itself into 3rd gear right away . only take a few moments and its in 3rd. Its a column shift so im not doing much manual shifting . I will try manual shifting to see if they helps it from pinging .