The initial was 21 without any vac advance and 34 with mech advance all in.
Like Pete said, if it starts and in particular, its not overheating then its probably in the ball park. Assuming the timing is good, your stinking exhaust is likely due to too a little too much fuel at idle and the bog, not enough pump shot upon acceleration...What size is the Carb?
No, I didn't make the Damn Yankees this year, I was probably tuning the Carb on the Valiant
