Holley 4779 750dp question

The floats are set correctly I checked that now this is where a problem may be now that you mention initial timing. The springs in my distributer are so light that I can't get a good initial. When I checked that last time it was bouncing around close to 36 degrees because the springs are so light which could be the cause of why this is happening you think? Oh I forgot to mention I do drag race this car but also street it.