Tuning For Detonation

I'll have to get back on that one. Inside temp gauge always shows 1/4 to 3/8 when its hottest day. I know probably not accurate. Radiator is copper/brass 3 row from The Paddock which is no longer around. Also distributor is still using vacuum advance. I hear some leave it off to help with knocking. Good idea?

The vacuum can very rarely has anything to do with detonation, because the vacuum drops off on acceleration. If you can get that cranking number, that'll help.