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With these pictures and Without a timing mark on the intermediate shaft do what Art suggested on Jan 1, 10.
Dan
Happy New Year
1. Make sure the flywheel or flexplate was installed correctly. The spot on the index ring where two holes are missing should line up with the starter pinion when #1 cylinder is at TDC. This is the reference for base ignition timing, not the dizzy. It can be off one bolt (45 degrees) and still run, sort of, so if the flywheel was off of the motor, suspect it.
2. Find and set the crank at exact TDC for #1 using the picture. The index is cast in the seal carrier, not dependent on a plastic cover. Or feel TDC through the plug hole. One tooth off is not acceptable.
3. Line up the cam. The sprocket index mark belongs directly opposite a path to the crank, just like the arrow or string in the various pictures show. It would be 12:00 if the motor wasn't mounted on a slant. One tooth off is not acceptable.
4. Line up the I-shaft. This final setting ensures spark will be delivered to the correct plug over the range of computer-determined ignition timing. Count 44 teeth on the belt between the mark on the cam sprocket and the mark on the I-shaft sprocket. If you start with the belt removed, this 44-tooth distance is indicated by the single stripes on the outer belt surface. One tooth off is not acceptable.
5. Double check the distributor, in case someone had it removed. The rotor will point toward #1 terminal and a notch on the distributor housing.
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Art Benstein near Baltimore
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