Distributor, distributor drive gear / Timing

put a 1&1/4" socket/short extension/breaker bar on the big crank bolt & hand bump the eng till the timing marks are 15 BTDC. That'll put you either on #1 or #6. Turn the dist slightly CW till the points close then turn back against rotation (CCW) till the points JUST open (use a test light or ohmmeter. That'll get the initial close enough to start