This may be as simple as checking your starter and the wiring to it. At 14 degrees initial and assuming 20 degrees in the advance mechanism, I wouldn't say that you're trying to overdue it and if the engine is nominally 10:1 compression, teh factory starter should be able to cope with that.
But if it's struggling with some heat soak, check the solenoid, check that the power wire isn't corroded etc. If the starter is very old, it may need replaced or a rebuild. A heat shield can help as well.
Another option is to change your mechanical curve so that you can still meet your 34-36 degree WOT maximum, but lower your idle advance to help with starting.
Yet another option is a Progression Ignititon distributor. You gain a lot of timing granularity and you can set your crank timing low to help with starting, then put more idle advance in it if you need to help stabilize idle from a large cam.
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-Jason
1969 Pontiac Firebird
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