Got the distributor sorted bent spring hangers so full advance is in by 3k rpm that's sorted, but still had terrible hot idle and start, and would run rough til I blipped throttle then would clear, figured that out tonight somebody had set the msd controller to activate 20 degrees of ignition retard to come in at 500 rpm and kick out at 1200 rpm, meaning it was trying to start at 10 degrees btdc !
I've sorted that and it starts and runs perfect all the time but I think it's slightly gimped the flexplate or something as it has a tight spot when cranking !
Also checked oil pressure with my gauge in rail 40 psi hot idle, 50-60 psi when I blip the throttle so that's all good



No 8 is leaking on exhaust header so I've ordered new gaskets, starter motor is shimable so I'm thinking about shimming it out a few though to give a little more clearance and trying it, getting close though it's gonna run so much better I'm sure