Crate engine cam timing off?

you cant assume anything....start from scratch if you have to...degree the cam and check the mark on the damper {or make your own} so you can time it correctly. I even check the cam firing order, some cams have a 4 and 7 swap in the firing order. {mostly relegated to chevy though}. You would think that you wouldn't have issues with a crate engine but....yes make sure the cam is lined up correctly with the crankshaft,{gears line up, crank to cam} mistakes can be made...