To add, with the flywheel on the timing mark, or harmonic balancer on the set static (initial)timing mark, rotor positioned on number, and distributor turned to allow THE POINTS to be just barely OPEN. This is the sweet spot for starting your engine for the first time.

Last edited by sstock; 08/25/2019 4:07 PM.
1953 Chevrolet 3100
261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
In the DITY Gallery
Video of the 261 running

1964 GMC 1000
305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration