Reading my timing mark

[chopper6322]

Can anyone tell me where 6 degrees btdc is on this gauge? 1984 merc 140 seems like the numbers are out of order lol

 

[Mtl-Diesel]

Can anyone tell me where 6 degrees btdc is on this gauge? 1984 merc 140 seems like the numbers are out of order lol

Under the "O" in before.

 

[Scott Danforth]

the gauge isnt out of order. every tick is 2 degrees. it only shows 0, 4, 8, and 12 on the peaks of the teeth. the 2, 6, and 10 are in the valleys of the teeth.

 

[chopper6322]

Aah, 12...that makes perfect sense now...thank you