Trouble with my ignition timing

Have you checked the balancer with #1 cylinder and a piston stop? Have you turned the distributor while watching the timing?

BTW, what exactly are we working on?

I have not checked the balancer using a piston stop. I'm gonna order one tomorrow to try it on wed.

I haven't watched the balancer while turning the dist. I would just turn it and re-check it.

This on a 360 magnum