[Rick Parker]

The distributor you are running is a dual point Acell unit. The points and advance mechanism are under a plate attached by 2 screws that are visable under the rotor. If you have not done so take the distributor/or the car to someone and have the points visually inspected and checked, they may need to be replaced or it could be the condenser, however most likely given the description of the acceleration will be some sticking advance weights instead of bad points. These are the "Cream of the Crop" for a point type distributor. The advance mechanism is very nicely done and the entire point assembly is in a sealed compartment out of the elements, although this makes it a little more difficult to service.

Regarding plug torque: Per the Champion plug book" Tapered seat plugs are "Finger tight then 1/16 turn" it does not specify a torque reading
Lastly be sure to check your ignition timing, that alone can have a big influence on the accelleration that the enginge provides, it can be overlooked.

Rick.