setting ignition timing

[STARION]

ok, so I set my ignition timing at 5* BTDC (I think). I am just wondering which way the marks go. All that I could see is the 10* mark, so, looking at it from the Drivers fender, I set it 5* to the left of the 10* mark, but since I didn't know which direction it went, I assumed that it increases left to right (how we read), but it is possible that I did set it at 15* and not 5*. I just need somebody to tell me which way it goes (standing at the drivers side fender) I.E. It increases left to right, or it decreases left to right.

 

[candela]

decrease left to right, so your probably at 15*...

The very first point on the cover should be TDC, each mark after that is in an increment of 5* BTDC, so the first mark to the left of the TDC mark is 5 and thats where you want it

 

[steve]

Like Candela says, the crank rotates clockwise when viewed from the front.
So other than the right most mark on the timing cover that is TDC the rest are 5 degree increments BTDC causing more timing advance as to move to the left.
I've highlighted both the crank pulley and the 5 BTDC marks with white paint to make it easier to see the them.

Steve