273 questions...a few of them

Ok, refresh my memory here, but I thought TDC for #1 (compression)you can set both intake and exhaust for #1?? Then rotate crank 90* and set #8 (intake and exhaust), turn another 90* then set 4 intake and exhaust?? The chart above looks different?? Also when you say backside of the cam, you mean on the downside of the cam lobe correct??

No, don't set valves with the cylinder you are seting at TDC. The valves are not at maximum clearance (are not on the back of the cam) at TDC. That is the reason for the chart, and the EOIC ditty