'66 Valiant Running Hotter than Expected

Four things if you don't mind, Jim. What's the static compression ratio? Where is the initial timing set? What carburetor? What camshaft?

About 9:1 (maybe a little less), have a FBO plate so 18 initial and 30 all in and about 52-54 with the vacuum. Edelbrock 1405? Oregon Cams... basically what I use for the slants, aimed at low end torque low duration moderate lift. Dynamic compression about 180.