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Yep very common mistake.
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"A common problem encountered when installing a timing chain and sprockets is to install the ignition distributor 180º out of time. This happens because the piston is on the overlap stroke, not the compression stroke. This is why. When the sprockets are in the classic installation position, with the cam sprocket’ dot down at 6:00 position and the crank sprocket’ dot up at the 12:00 and the number 1 piston at top dead center, it is not on the compression stroke. Rotate the crank 1 more turn, putting both sprockets’ dots at 12:00 and the #1 piston at top dead center. Now you are on the compression stroke, and you can install the distributor. (No, I don’t know why it is this way. It has been this way forever, on all American engines since timing chains have been used). It’s probably Al Gores idea; he has lots of good ones!

We suggest that you spray the timing chain libercy with gel lube before installing the timing cover".