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I do the TDC procedure, if it doesn't go in right away, back it off, move the rotor a slight bit one way or the otherand try again. If you can't hit it in a few tries then with one hand hold the distributor in with a slight pressure, reach over to the starter linkage and give the engine a VERY slight jog with the starter and it should drop in. If you pull the plugs, you may be able to turn the engine with the fan, this is probably a better method than using the starter since you can go both directions. Then static time your engine with a test light to start it and confirm with a timing lght later if you think you need to.