Timing a carb motor?

[juiceman]

fordfaster is correct. however, you do not want the highest possible timing . for that matter, bump it to 20 intial and run 114 octane. you set timing to give you the best performance. higher for more low end and lower for top end. there are too many variables involved such as vac., cam design, heads, etc. watch your timing curve and set it to where you get the best mph. or hp.