We are talking about two different animals which get loosely called timing. First and always first is engine timing. Basically this is the synchronization of the valve train to the cylinders. That is to say that the valves are in the correct position in relation ship to the piston and cycle the engine is in. Intake, compression,power,exhaust. The second animal is ignition timing. This is the timing of the spark so that you get spark on time in relationship to where the piston is for an optimum burn and power.
Engine timing should never be a concern unless you make a repair to the inside of your engine (sorta, heads don't count). The only maintenance timing done is to the ignition. This is where your point gap comes into play.
There that ought to keep you confused a while longer.
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