Before timing it you'll need to disable the electronic timing advance (if it isn't already). To do this jump the terminals in your check engine connector (like you're pulling codes) and this will make it ready to be timed. While in this mode set the timing to 12 deg BTDC, then pull the jumper and verify it jumps ahead to around 20 deg BTDC. Tim

PS: You mentioned you recently moved to Hawaii........Are you the same Iron Viking from Seattle?