What is the correct way to set the total timing with a dial back timing light. Do I just set the dial for say 35 degree's and adjust the distrubitor to the timing is at zero on the balancer. Or I start at 10 degree's and dial 35 on the toming light and adjust the distrubitor to zero on the balancer. Some info would be great Jp

35* on the dial and balancer mark at 0

what griff said then you have to rev the engine over 3500 or until its at total advance and chech the ballancer..

Only way you should be setting total timing is at maximum advance revs.If you know what revs total timing advance is achieved.Run it a bit past and thats how you set it.

Thanks