Static Timings

[froggy]

Was looking through the Haynes manual that came with my bay and on the back (inside cover) there is a drawing of the crank pulley with 3 notches (5 deg ATDC, TDC ans 5 deg BTDC) and the valve position.
The diagram clearly states that the engine was set a 5 Deg ATDC (after top dead centre).
Is this right?
I've only ever ran the engine for a few minutes just to keep things turning, and it sounds alright but everything i've read mentions different settings.
The engine is a stock 1600 TP, standard Dizzy with a 34 PICT 3 carb

 

[dp]

Check this site http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm and find the distributor you have to determine how to set your timing.

 

[froggy]

Coil: 00 015 (Blue Coil: 00 012)
Vacuum Can: 07 092
Ignition Wires: 09 001
Spark Plug: W8AC
Timing Set At:: 5deg ATDC @ 800-950rpm w/strobe, vacuum hose(s) connected
Advance/Retard Range: Vacuum: 2-5deg Adv, 11-13deg Ret; Centrifugal: 12-16deg @ 2200rpm, 22-25deg @ 3800rpm

Cheers, this means that my timing setting in the back of my book are correct.