hey ray - seems you have learned from hands on and that is the best way
i am not really sure my engine came to temp any faster or ran any different temp because at the time i was not really paying attention, but i do feel i have gained power when i brought the timing back into the 8 degree btdc range which is close to stock. before i moved the timing it was pretty much vertical(center of the engine)when shooting with my light. originally the mark was not even close to the pointer-what is your opinion on this?