Well, he explained the concept. I understand that timing comes first and how mechanical advance works. I just had the dizzy out and it doesn't not turn easy. I have a heavy spring and a medium heavy spring in it, because it came with a really fast curve.
crackedback told me to start over and set the timing first. I did do that this morning when I put the Summit carb back on. And there's no way to make it idle lower without adjusting timing, which doesn't help me set optimal timing.
I still think something is up with the carb. With the Edel, I could adjust the idle down and it would die if I turned the mix screws in. I really don't think it's a vac leak.