Carter AFB 9636 ?

Im not running vac advance because its easier to start with none anyway and then work towards getting it operational.

I still dont see why this set up pulling such lousy vacuum, 9.5" at 750 rpm. Before I left on this trip I reset the timing to 15 degree btdc, and the vac didnt really improve. When I bumped it to 25 btdc (ridiculous of course) the vac picked up nicely. Im beginning to think i screwed up setting the centerline on this thing. Any easy way to check the CL on a cam installed in the motor ?? Maybe a tight fitting dowel thru the pushrod hole in the head sitting on #1 intake lifter and a dial indicator on top of it to read the lift vs degrees measurement ??

Oh well, might as well go drink some beer (in germany right now). TTUL