distributor drive gear in the wrong position

I like to do things right. My cap has a 1 and a rotation arrow on it so thats where I want my number 1 wire.

Its not "Wrong" to have your number 1 wire start from any position, your motor doesnt know or care where it is. As long as at top dead center(firing) the distributor rotor is a hair past contact on cap for #1 wire (advanced). It will fire and run, then dial in with a light.