questions on timing an engine

pjc360 said

So does that mean since i have it set at 35 at 3000rpm with vaccume advance plugged off that my total timing is 35 degrees?

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No, as I said when you backed off on the distributor to drop from 42 to 35 you changed your initial. I bet your initial is back down around 5-6 degrees.

As 67 said, your initial plus your mechanical is your total.