Vape timing adjustment ?

[Robert58]

Almost done installing Vape on my 77 TD400 . Had to remove material from pick up and side cover to enable cover to sit flush. I set  static timing (with Supertunres notes) with relationship of pick up to rotor. I have verified voltage is good and ignition relay operating.  Now need to add pointer and mark rotor to verify timing with my old Craftsman timing light. If timing is off, I want between 1.8 and 2.0 btc can I adjust by moving pickup  side to side ? Clearance is almost 0 to cover. or do i have pull rotor and reset on crank?

[m in sc]

you can move the pickup, there is some wiggle room. you may want to relieve the cover a bit on the inside.

if thats not enough, then you have to take the rotor off and move it. and yeah, that part sucks.