It's running better..., Much better, Well even!! Options

[Bob L.]

After 10 months of cleaning, freshening and installing my donor motor, among other upgrades and repairs, I finally got the key turned and it started right up. Yippee for me!!

I have not let it run for long (exhaust leak) but it starts right up every time so far. Idle is at about 1850-1900 from a cold start. Is that normal? It's about 80 degrees out.

The main issue is that when I give it gas, it stalls.

I'm sure the timing must need adjusting.

The basics,
76 2.0 with stock D-jet in a 73(originally a 1.7)
EGR and air injection are gone.

Any suggestions where I should start?

It's nice to be able to consult so many experts all at one time.
Thanks all.

[Bob L.]

Progress bump.

It's been a banner day! I lowered the front end off of the jack stands and DROVE IT off the ramps. I managed a few runs up and down the block.

I have been working on the dwell, Got it right at 47-8 degrees. It was running pretty rough though. I was trying to adjust the timing by ear And got it to idle pretty well, but finally borrowed a light and that's where I came up with some new questions.

After researching how to set the timing I read about "0" marks and red lines on the impeller fan to indicate TDC for #1 and 27 degrees BTDC respectively. I also read that the timing at idle should be at the 27 degree mark. I later read that I should set the timing while the engine is running at 3500+RPM to have the mechanical advance fully engaged. If I start at the red line, What is there to indicate the correct timing at 3500 RPM? Also what is the fully advanced setting for the timing at 3500+ RPM?
Is any of this info wrong? What am I missing?

The main (and possibly related) question is why it hesitates/bogs at about 2500 RPM. Sometimes it would run to 3000 and drop back to 2500, where it seems to get stuck. I can add throttle and it will bog a bit until I add enough gas, then it jumps up to 5500 and would go higher if I didn't let off. sometimes it seemed fine if I accelerated quickly through 3000.
Maybe Getting the timing dialed in will help this? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

What say ya'll?