Ignition Timing

[Conrad]

What is the proper way to set basic timing?  :?:  I know that one needs to disconnect (and plug) the vacuum advance line.  But... should the basic timing be done with the engine in neutral or in gear?  I have read of both methods and was wondering what the differences would be between the two.  I do mine by with the engine in neutral by the way.

[Andy Illes]

You're doing it right Conrad.  

The reason some people do it in gear is that they're idling too fast and fudge it tht way.