cam degreeing issues

You might want to consider a piston stop as well, install on #1 and finding TDC is a snap!

Yes, a piston stop is a great way to find TDC...

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900189/overview/


Beware of some MP piston stops, the spark plug threads on them are wrong, and they are hardened so you can't chase/fix them with a die...