K-O! The factory damper timing mark is off. I located another mark evidently made by the previuos owner and cleaned and remarked it. I was able to set the timing to 6 degrees according to spec. I then plugged the vacuum advance line onto the dist and it advanced and raised the RPMs. Evidently the vacuum delay check valve is no good. I'll pick one up tomorrow. I guess I can acquire one at the usual parts stores? Also I noticed that the automatic choke was not doing it's thing so I'll adjust it tomorrow morning. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that WE have found the timing issue. I'll report back tomorrow.
Thank You everyone!
Steve