Quote Originally Posted by nitrowarrior
Let's back up a bit here.......When cam dot is @ 6:00 and crankshaft is at 12:00, you're timed for #6 cylinder on a Chevy. Whith this in mind be sure to re-install the distibutor at proper cylinder. If it cranks, has compression, has fuel, and sparks, it will fire. Lacking any of these will be a no-go. Double check the distributor position and recheck all of the other items needed to fire and you'll have no problems.
Come on warrior, I know you've timed more than a few Chevys....stop confusing the troops....
Read paragraph 6 here...
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te..._installation/
Eyeball the timing dots here...
http://www.rcdengineering.com/install_2.html

Noon on the crank gear and 6 PM on the cam gear with #1 at TDC
Noon on the crank gear and noon on the cam gear with #6 at TDC