Spark Plug Advice Needed

Doesn't manifold vacuum drop off as engine speed increases? If this is true then why hook up the vacuum advance to manifold source. If the vacuum drops off as engine speed increases then your vacuum advance isn't even working. If it was me I would do a complete tune up including tuning the carb
More throttle opening means denser air fuel charge and therefore faster burn. So less timing is needed to take advantage of the combustion.