318 Distributor install question

Hey all,

I have a question about the distributor on my 318. I have the engine at top dead center, but the rotor is not pointing at the #1 cylinder. It is actually pointing inline with the camshaft.
To answer a couple questions that might be presented the rotor lines up with the gear slot on the bottom of the distributor.
Looking at the intermediate shaft it is pointing right down the middle at TDC

Is it possible to install the intermediate shaft incorrectly?
If that is ok, what would the recommendation be to wire up the distributor? Stick with standard firing order?

thanks in advance