Timing problem

You don't want to run it at 0 degrees. If you think the marks are correct...........and if there's any question you SHOULD use a piston stop........we can step you through that, it's EASY

You CAN set timing "static", easy. Dwell should be 28--32 degrees dwell with single points. To get it running I would not mess with that........set the points by gap. I'd have to look that up anymore. You do need the points gap correct BEFORE you lock in timing long term

To static set timing, bring marks to "where you want" the timing and I'd start about 12 BTDC. Set the marks there. Set up a lamp on the points, or a coil wire to see spark. With the key in "run" move the dist. CW (retard) to be sure the points are CLOSED. Slowly move the dist body CCW (advanced) until points JUST OPEN as indicated by your test lamp or a little spark out of the coil wire.

THAT WILL BE close enough you don't have to worry about timing, until you get it running better. Now switch to carbs and concentrate on that.

A PHOTO of the carb setup might be helpful!!