Timing Woes Options

[uberdan]

My Distributor drive shaft was removed. Not exactly sure where to line it up with TDC...Should it be pointing at the notch in distributor? or somewhere else.

[Bleyseng]

First, get your self a timing light.
Second, set the car up to static time it. Set the engine to #1 TDC, pop off the cap,turn on key, rotate the dizzy until in snaps (sparks). turn off key, Reset cap.
Third, hook up timing light, start car and hold revs at 3500rpm. Shine timing lite thru access plug hole so you can see the timing marks on the fan. Look closely, rotate the dizzy so the 27 degree mark (with the timing light shinning on it) is in line with the V while the engine is still at 3500rpms. ( a helper is great for this job)
Four, turn off motor and tighten the locking nut on the dizzy without turning it!
Done
Geoff