Initial timing set @ 30*. Engine seems happy?

Dusted74:

I do need to adjust my carb. Guess I'll pick one up tomorrow.

ph23vo:

Now that you mention it, I was wondering if I should be using a higher octane fuel. The guys I got the engine from said the compression was 9.something:1. I know that's higher than stock. I haven't had any pinging, but I'm pretty sure I'm running a bit rich.