Tim-
I read the directions, I just didn't want to pull the valve train, move the engine to a table to attach the flywheel bell housing and starter then Replace the valve train test the engine, then remove the valve train again to put it in the truck.
I can read, I'm just feeling lazy.
That's all.
As for lining up with the pulley... I'm using the water pump off my 216(6 months old) which is still running and in the truck which I use every day. So maybe I'll pull the water pump from the 216 check e pulley alignment the reinstall the water pump onthe 216 so I can drive it still while I'm getting this 261 ready to toss in the truck...
Doesn't someone just have a measurement off te timing cover to the edge of the pulley?

Thanks,
Jeremy