SLANT 6 timing issues , In need of a Mechanic , los Angeles Area!

I'm in North Orange County(Fullerton). I'll be around on Saturday if you want to come by. I'm no expert, but we just put a timing chain in my Son's '64 225 so that stuff is pretty fresh in my mind. Sounds like you might have a combination of things(dist. 180 out, timing off a tooth or so, carb issues). Have you pulled the timing cover to check if the dots are lined up?? Oh, and what COLOR smoke? It matters.