Fellow members, is there a rule of thumb as to what setting the timing should be at on Slidey's 1310??????? or any model for that matter?. I may be incorrect but i thought at one stage i was told that anywhere between 10-15 degrees advanced .

Reason for the Q is that i was told that Slidey's timing was 2 degree's retarded........... opinions anyone?

I don't bother with static timing figures any more. Fuels have changed, cams are not stock, many heads have different chamber shapes, and most dizzys have 30 years of wear.
I advance them until they either ping, or feel a little rough- then retard until they are running sweet. Could be anything from 30-35* total advance. If it kicks back during starting, I retard a little more.
When you get it right, put a mark on the crank pulley and another on the timing cover (or a bit of sheet metal).
These marks set to line up using strobe timing light, with motor running at 4500rpm (ie full advance on all except an S dizzy)

I don't bother with static timing figures any more. Fuels have changed, cams are not stock, many heads have different chamber shapes, and most dizzys have 30 years of wear.
I advance them until they either ping, or feel a little rough- then retard until they are running sweet. Could be anything from 30-35* total advance. If it kicks back during starting, I retard a little more.
When you get it right, put a mark on the crank pulley and another on the timing cover (or a bit of sheet metal).
These marks set to line up using strobe timing light, with motor running at 4500rpm (ie full advance on all except an S dizzy)

Doc...I have heard and seen this work quite a few times now....just turn the dissy till the revs die, back a tad, check it aint pinging...make a mark. Set and forget....unbelievable .

So if the cooper dizzys advance all the way up to 7000 rpm, what is the best way people use to set them?
I've been using the book so far, but I am interested to see if I can squeeze a little more from the girl..