So very stuck...

Okay so, FML. Iether the tape is wrong or the distributor gear is off? I'm gonna say the tape is probably wrong... I'm gonna pray that it's just the tape. I wish I could show the timing tape and light but every video doesnt come out. Any thoughts on next step, I know that I set up the cam with a cam degree wheel. The piston was set to TDC with the cam gear facing #1 sparkplug on the compression stroke. I guess I'm pulling the radiator to get to the balancer and checking that it hasnt moved. I'll take a picture of the tape as it sits on the balancer. I know this doesnt tell you whether or not the tape is in the right position but I think its facing the wrong way now.

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When looking at your timing tape picture, the numbers below the 0 are degrees advanced and the numbers above the 0 are degrees retarded. Read your timing tape at the 0 mark of your timing cover.....And no, your engine is not running backwards :)