can i install it with the distributor on?

Look dummy, you're WAY smart enough to figure out how to set timing to its optimum setting on a given engine. You got a decent timin light? That's all you need. You can do it. It's not hard. At least that way you'll learn somethin. If you get hung up PM me and we can talk on the phone.

gotta tell you RRR, I'm glad you didn't stay away
its exactly this type of help us young gungs need

thanks :)