The purists will have you set it running. Set it cold, add a thousandth, and you'll be close. If you hear a miss, something is tight. Loosen the offending valve a nudge and see if it clears up.
Setting valve lash running is pretty easy when you get used to it. Just make sure the engine is fully to operating temperature. There is a description of how to go about it somewhere on this site. Might be in the FAQ, but a search should net the operation.
Make sure the vacuum advance is functional, and the diaphragm isn't blown. Test for vacuum leaks. Do a compression test. Wet and Dry.
What did you set your timing advance too?
Go through the FAQ. There is a lot of information there. Verify your carburetor settings, and view the applicable carburetor info. (There are manuals and videos in the FAQ)
Replacement parts are not all created equal. Many remanufactured parts, like carburetors, are very poor. Do not order a remanufactured part and expect it to work correctly. More often than not, it will be worse than the part you are replacing. Be very careful about turning in your old parts as cores. Once they are gone, they are gone. Do a search on caps and rotors. There are part numbers and so forth listed around. There are also various mods that can be done to update your ignition to something more robust, with better ignition performance. HEI is very popular.
You're a mechanic, so roll your sleeves up and get into it. Hopefully you ordered an FSM, and not something lesser.
Welcome here! 
CJ
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