Setting the distributor cap / ignition timing

Ok guys I'm new to the k11 I've just been doing it up and am having trouble as I'm unsure with it as it runs but doesn't make power I ran my timing light over it @15 degrees and the dots are no where near where the should be i then adjusted the light until the dots where hitting where they where ment to be and it was like 64 degrees now not sure if it's the same as how I do my s13 Silvia but I'm running the pick up lead off #1 what have I done wrong or am I missing ????
Idel is perfectly fine just feels like it's retarted in the timing but just to ensure I haven't missed anything am I doing it right guessing the cam may be a tooth out

best way to do this accurately is use the Nissan consult. it's around $40 on ebay.

correct ^ the k11 uses timing as a form of idle control under certain conditions, so you have to lock the ignition in "base timing mode" first
i used to run the strobe and ecu talk software both together instead, and then twist the dizzy till both the strobe and software dial were reading the same value

hi ya frank2 how you been?

fine ta :) had to sell up and buy a van tho, so just a casual observer now

hahaha you just need to do what top gear did with the Ford Transporter van, Jaguar V12 transplant....