Good Initial Timing and Too much Total Timing Problem. Seeking guidance to minimize total timing. 1969 Swinger 340 4 Gear

Cubzy said
Hi. Are you saying with the vacuum hose connected to the distributor pot that 57 degrees at 3000rpm is okay? I thought this should be 32-36 degrees?

Yes. It's fine. The 32-36 degrees is without the vacuum can connected, just like I said the first time.