[700rpm]

Originally Posted by 40 Deluxe

YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE! The ignition timing on a stock model A is set with the timing lever, located on the left side of the steering column. The initial timing procedure, once done accurately, is good for the life of the engine (until the timing gears wear out). Just keep the points at the right gap and the initial timing will always be good. Some owners obsess over getting that initial setting down to a gnat's eyebrow, then start the engine and pull the timing lever down to whatever position they like, without realizing that all their fussing and futzing just went for naught!
Even if the initial timing is off a few degrees, a click or two of the timing lever makes up for it.

You must pull the lever down after starting to adjust for driving conditions. Leaving it in the timing position and driving with it there can damage your engine. 9:00 is a good position for most common driving.