Vacuum And tuning Help

ok guys so i played with the distributor today, just messing with adv. so using a dial timing light i found i was running 17* @ idle (1050rpm) and a Total of about 27* @ 2100-2200.

so i undid the other adjustment bolt on the dizzy and bumped the timing up to 22* @ idle (1050rpm). with a total of about 30-32* @ 2200-2300.

the car runs alot better just bumping up the timing!! on hot starts i used to crank for about 3 seconds will it would kick and start! but now it starts on about the 2 revolution!!

still need to change the springs but do u think i need more total? or just bump up my intial to get my total more?

thanks for the advice on the timing and i'll get a vacuum gauge on it and see what its at.