Correct initial position for distributor

So the engine in question is on a piece of farm equipment. Something I would consider industrial. So how would a guy know what it is supposed to be? Or if it runs, just let it be?

Timing still set to run off #1?
I hope the OP got his question answered because we can get sidetracked in a real hurry working on a haybine. :BangHead: :BangHead: