Riddle me this, Batman!

Mean416 said

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Pic of the tape. From front side of engine, looking upwards underneath.

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I have never seen anyone use a random spot on the bottom if the engine like that to mark "TDC". Why aren't you using the timing mark on the timing cover? Looks to me like your damper spun, or your distributor position, or cam, is off degrees wise.