Dumb Timing question?

Just went out to check the timing on my 360 (LA) and I rotated the Distributor clockwise and counterclockwise. While I was checking with the light, I didn't see a timing mark at all. After coming in the house I realized that I didn't disconnect the vacuum advance. Would the mark not show up just from not disconnecting the vacuum advance? I checked TDC and the Distributor lined up properly. Car fired right up. What do you guys think.
Well, technically the VA shouldn't be pulling timing at idle if it's hooked to the right port on the carb. But technically, the VA should be disconnected to check timing.