Static timing a Shovel with points ignition

Haven't done this in a long time, my memory needs jogging and can't find this in the manual, thought I'd try here. Ok
Number one cylinder is on the compression stroke, line is in the timing hole. I know you want to turn the points plate so the points just break open, or light a test light when you advance the cam by turning it with a pair of offset needle nose pliers. What I cant remember is as you are looking at the points, do you advance by turning the points cam clockwise or counter clockwise to make it break the points? I was thinking it was counter clockwise but if thats true than I can't get the points cam off the narrow lobe?? Any input appreciated. My memory just aint what it used to be, WTF just hit the big 60 in July LOL. Al

to advance you go the opposite direction the cam rotates