still chasing high idle condition

79Galaxy

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1979 Mercruiser 2.5L 120HP, Delco distributor. After WOT run, engine will not idle down. I have verified that the idle screw returns to to the cam stop. After engine is shut off and restarted, it idles at 700 rpm w/ 8 deg. of timing. Has to be timing advance right? Advance weights are free and I've replaced return springs. Springs should be strong enough to return the weights. Any ideas? Thanks for reading.
 
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