Originally Posted by mk2grp1

static timing is zero,

crank notch to the 0 , cam pulley pointer to the dot on head
with no1 piston at top of its stroke
a timing light is used for the higher number you speak of
12 degrees is the standard running advance,
this can be altered when an engine is upgraded/tuned
but can damage an engine if you don`t know enough to be playing around