Want my engine to start for Christmas

nm9stheham said
Let's back up a moment and check something else. If your #1 cylinder is at the top of the stroke (TDC), then look to see where the mark is on the damper (not on the timing cover but on the damper)

Then look to see if the timing marks on the timing cover are over on the driver's side (near 1:30 on a clock face) or on the passenger's side near 10:00 on a clock face). Let us know.

You might have a pre-1970 timing cover mixed up with 1970-and-later damper, or vice versa.

Many years ago, like 30 i had this happen, I had mopar racer friendfix it at his shop, Hes deceased, so I cant ask what he did. The cover actually came off a 70 340, now I couldnt tell you if it was a for sure 70 cover, but it looks like my 72 cover. Here's a pic rotor towards 1, piston at top and as far as I can tell the mark must be at 12 oclock, Its where I cant feel or see right now . I HAVE CLEARLY MARKED WITH WHITE PAINT,NOT THERE.