SLANT 6 timing issues , In need of a Mechanic , los Angeles Area!

Just to let you know, most of those reman carbs these days are junk, might get lucky. But dont throw your old one away or turn it in for a core charge. Did you buy or rent a timing light yet? Throwing parts at it seems silly if the timing isnt proper.
I rebuilt my carb twice already and it started to develop a leak a few weeks back.
Damm I was really thinking of getting a Reman carb for summit racing or JEGS .
The last time I checked the timing, if I could remember it was landing on “after 5 “ . I’m no expert mechanic but I tried to adjust it to 0 but when I did the motor did not want to start.
That makes me think my timing chain is off a bit and my carb is really bad .