Stupid Distributor Questions

it really does not matter where the intermediate shaft slot is pointing to...you just bring engine to tdc #1 firing...drop distributor in no matter where it points too..turn distributor to line up with rotor...and start putting plug wiring starting with where #1 is and follow firing order...

now...i prefer to install or move intermediate shaft to the correct position as shown in the fsm....but it does not have to be.....