setting total timing
 

Let's say TDC on my motor is at the 5 degree mark on my balancer. I want my motor running at 35 degrees total. Would I add 35 degrees to my 5 degree TDC mark and set it at the 40 degree mark on balancer?

-Tanner

Yep. That'll work. Also Mr. Gasket makes an adjustable pointer where you can set the pointer to point at 0 instead of 5. Makes it less confusing but the way you're asking will work fine too.

George

Thanks, just one of those little but important things you wanna make sure your thinking in the right direction about.

Let's say You better check to be sure you don't have a balancer on the way to destruction.

Ed

I was just throwing that number out there for easy math.

Here ya go..... http://www.competitionproducts.com/p...s.asp?dept=616
I had one (a bit used) in an engine I traded for so I just bought two more for the two I'm building right now. Fully adjustable, but make sure you don't stab yourself as I did with the tip, it's sharp!

I set my timing by revving the motor to 3000RPM and put in the timing I want on my light and I move the distributer until it reaches "0" and then I shut it down and tighten down the distributer then a quick recheck to see if it is still there..Is this the same principle?..

Thats exactly the method I use, verifying that the pointer is aligned with TDC first.
Cp

If you are talking about the dial back timing lights...I thought they were a no-no if you run an MSD ignition. :?

Not sure mine is a Digital Acutron Timing light..I have never been told not to use it..