I know I could figure this out,but

[jtabo@xxxx]

In a message dated 11/17/2001 1:41:33 AM Mountain Standard Time, 
Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

<< pennsy300@xxxx
Subject: I Know I could figure this out, but...

Which way (clockwise or counter) would I rotate the distributor on my F to 
retard the timing?

>>
Counter clockwise. It's easy to tell by looking at the vacuum advance unit. 
If vacuum is applied it will pull the points plate to the advanced position 
(clockwise in our case).
John Roth