Locked timing , yes or no

[joespanova]

I dont even use a start retard...............with the 16 volt setup I've never had a problem.

[GTX JOHN]

We run MSD with the lightest (Silver) springs and
the smallest advance bushings in our fleet of cars.
Timing is in by about 21-2200 and all our stuff leaves
the line at a higher stall speed than that. We have not
found a issue with timing chattering at the RPM we run
our stuff ( not much over 7400 ).

I may lock out the Kids Super Stock for a couple runs
and see if we pick up anything in MPH next race.

I always spun the engine on a locked out car in the old
days........... then switched the ignition on after it was turning
over pretty fast. I still do on extremely high compression bracket
stuff.

[Run to Rund]

I also heard some start retards like my MSD 7AL might not work well, and in principle at idle you don't want full mechanical advance anyway. I agree with the above and also use light springs and silver stop to give about 12 deg. at starting, which gives around 22 at 1000, and all in at about 2200.