Yes, another timing question!

crackedback said

I'd turn the initial advance to where you want it, then go through the carb idle setting procedures. Idle speed then idle mix screws and finalize the idle speed again as it may change slightly.

If you were having a large RPM drop when putting the car in gear, that may disappear with more initial timing. See how it runs and reacts and the idle speed in P/N may be able to be reduced.

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Thank you Cracked!! You've provided great information!! I'd like to thank eveyone else for their input as well.!! Much appreciated. I spoke with some of my mechanic friends and they were of no assistance what so ever. I knew it wasn't running right and they think 18 or 20 degrees initial is crazy. I mentioned using a gauge to get max manifold vacuum and they had no clue why that was necessary. I'm glad you guys are here!!!