Thermoquad tuning on 318

Honestly I think both of you are getting at the same point that the issue is with the lack of adequate transfer slot open at idle. I will take the carb out and set it to 0.30" with the mixture screws 2.5 turns out. Then i'll retard the timing to get the desired idle rpm. If it is too retarded that means there are bigger issues. Didn't notice any holes in the throttle plates but I haven't had the time to take the carb off. Will probably do tomorrow.