Don't get me wrong, I install mine per the factory service manual. I have had "mechanics" tell me it car cause running issues.
Back to the original posters problem, the gear can be installed correctly and the advance can still be placed anywhere (within its limits). Last I checked the factory service manual doesn't address the advance placement.
Once I have the gear placed correctly I put the distributor in to where the advance will be in the middle of the space I want it. I will then put a piece of tape on something outside the distributor and mark where the roto is pointing. Next the cap is put on and the distributor adjusted to line a post up to the rotor using the outside reference on the tape. Put number one wire on and load the rest.
Twenty post later and no follow-up from the original poster on what was found and/or what was done.
His gear may have been correct and just needed the wires moved. He may have been premature in moving the gear.
Alan
