318 TDC help
So i confirmed compression stroke on #1,
I explained how to check this from end to end. There is no need to guess. So far as the cam slipping, go to MyMopar and download a couple of factory service manuals. There's a procedure in there to check the cam timing. You can "estimate" cam timing if you have some idea of what the cam "is". You can also wrench the crank back and forth CW/ CCW and watch for rotor movement, then measure how far the crank moved. A "really sloppy" chain might be 5 degrees or so. If it's less than that, then the cam did not slip.
Summary:
1....Check timing marks accuracy with a piston stop
2.....Bring engine to TDC on compression then adjust for desired timing advance BTDC
3.....If you are a purist, check alignment of distributor gear, not necessary really
4.....Drop the distributor in, rotor pointing to driver side
5.....Retard dist, then advance watching for reluctor/ pickup alignment. If vacuum can ends up in a bad spot, move intermediate gear a tooth.
6.....Determine which cap tower rotor is approaching and drop the no1 wire into that plug tower
7.....Install remainder of wires and START THE ENGINE
