One thing you need to be aware of is that the timing specs back then were set for lower octane fuel. You can advance the timing quite a bit past what the manual calls for. I don't even use a timing light on my '38. I time to the best idle. Each to their own and everyone has their own formula that works for them. Just know that the spec in the manual isn't set in stone.
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