Thanks Al. I think I have it working pretty good now. I have my initial at 9 at 800 rpm with 13 additional in the mechanical weights in distributor for a total of 22, less vacuum advance. I was able to WOT all though gears with no ping, I have the vacuum advance set on ported vacuum and 44-48 cruising rpms. I am seeing 16 psi of idle vacuum.

It still feels strong where it is. My curve is

rpm timing
800 9°
1200 15°
1500 18°
2000 20°
2200 22°
2500 22°

If I am in 4th cruising and I WOT i hear ping but that is about it when I do. When I gradually open it no ping.