318 LA Rotor position and TDC questions

Also, you can check the timing "on the starter." (Thanks to Crackedback, I used to do this and had forgotten a few years ago." Just hook up your light, and with the ignition on, crank the engine and quick as you can, look to see if the timing marks are "close."

DO NOT GET carried away with this, as you can damage a new cam/ lifters with a whole bunch of cranking