Tuning a carb for 1st gear performance

So what are the specs on the rest of it then? Base timing? Total timing? Idle vaccum level in gear? (the vaccum/pressure gage is like $10 at any auto part store.)
A quick way to see if the cam is in right is a basic compression test. With an XE262 and stock internals, I would be looking for somewhere around 140 on the low side. If it's lower than 130, pull the cover...