questions on timing an engine

Johnny Dart said
At this point, is there really a best way ? :scratch:

Starting to wonder if we're on Candid Camera.

Yep, I know what you mean.

Problem with total timing method, you're at the mercy of whatever the distributor has in it for advance. ex. engine wants 34 total, distributor has 28* in it... 6* initial... no thanks. I don't even run stock engines with less than 10* initial.