16 initial
18 in the distributor
34 total all in by 2200-2500
Read the doc file the one guy posted in that other timing thread you posted in today. It lays out what to do in pretty good detail and explains the terms.
I just wanted to come back and update and thank everyone. I put the light on my engine - I was at 35° BTDC initial. I am an idiot. I brought it back to 16° initial and it began running like a freaking champion. I stuck the distributor back in after dialing in my carb, and I my advance comes in WAY before I want it to, so I am going to have to mess with my distributor. I think it comes all-in about 2500 RPM, boosting it up to 37-38 total. If I can bring it in another 5-6 degrees, I think it'll be happy. At 2K right now, I am getting some light pinging.
But I want to thank everyone for their help. It has really motivated me on the car - as it's finally running reliably. Thanks again!