Ken Madsen wrote in part
 
>Adjusting the timing as per spec. the engine ran like a dog - no power or
>would not run at all

Ken
The manifold vacuum could be low. Low intake manifold vacuum happens when you have a intake manifold leaking orcylinder with little or no compression. I have also seen when the intake valves dont close due to air in the lifters 

Bob

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