At the end of the day, I got it to idle nicely right about 950 rpm (although with the air filter on, didnt want to idle, had to adjust the idle screws up a bit.) Got the dwell set to about 39, and the timing at about 25 btdc @ 1500 rpm. Timing light malfunction was operator error. Hissing sound was a break in a vaccuum? line? bout 1/4" id plastic yellow tube runs from exh. manifold round back of engine. Taped it up and seems to be ok. new fuel filter just for kicks.

She still stalls under load,i.e in gear. There is weak spark in cyls 2 & 4. didnt replace points, still couldnt figure out how to get them off.

Things to do this week.....any advice would be appreciated. I never would have got even this far without y'all Thanks for sharing your wisdom!

Marc