Timing chain

It does not say where you are in fig 26, agreed. But what I always figured was the Chrysler engineers meant for the two paragraphs to be used together. Set it up dot to dot for six, that's in step 11, for the timing chain. Then roll it around to one and drop in the distributor, that's in step 1 of "Distributor Timing"

Seemed logical to me.

It is and you and I get it.......but some folks need a clear picture. Not saying anyone is stupid, but for instance, certain things I need a picture of instead of an explanation. We all understand things and receive input differently.