Timing is this possible?

I static time engines, and find being with a couple degrees or better is typical. There are a couple tricks involved. When setting carefully turn crank to desired position, do not reverse, or there will be a bit of slop exposed from chain or timing gears. The other is to check rotor is return. Then rotate distributor to trigger point. For variable reluctance distributors it is at the trailing edge of tooth and pickup. Results may vary, depending on igniton.