Neither. The timing should be set to factory specifications.
It retards the timing so the engine is easier to start. After it starts, it advances the timing back to an advanced position for best engine performance.
4 degrees advanced initial, or about 30, total.
timing controlled by computer. no adjustment manually
The timing is not adjustable. The computer determines when to advance or retard the timing as necessary.
Turn it clockwise to retard it. Counter clockwise to advance it. If this was not your question then asked it again.
You dont, its computer controlled
The timing should be around 6-8 Degrees advanced.
You can't set the timing but you can either advance or retard it from the distributor.
Standing in front of the truck you would turn the pump to the drivers side to retard the timing. your would turn it to the left
It could be that the timing is off. You may need to retard it.
What happens if you timing is to far advanced on a 1994 dodge spirit
timing is computer controlled there is no way to advance or retard the timing without changing the chip in the computer