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As far as I can tell, the only benefit of the high dollar special plugs is their life span. Coppers usually last me about 20k miles and cost a whopping 10 or 12 bucks a set.

I've had good luck with Wal-Mart Autolite coppers.

Using the distributor method, i can hardly see any slack in the timing chain. I just ordered a recurve kit since the sound doesnt happen at 7 btdc initial. What are your recommendations for timing, i was thinking all in at 3000 (34-36 degrees) with around 15 degrees of vacuum advance.

Ill check the starter. If it is the timing chain i guess ill just drive it cause its not bad enough to see with a timing light.

It is at 14 Btdc, but it starts fine besides the noise. If its too advanced then what I'm hearing is detonation?

I have a mostly stock 318 in my 86 Diplomat. The only mods are long tube headers and HEI ignition. Whenever I drive my car more than 20 minutes or so, enough to thoroughly "heat soak" it, I can shut off my engine, and if I immediately start it back I hear a knocking sound, much like spark...