That is nice! Hey, I had the same problem timing my engine. I did it the way you did and it was way off when I got done. Then I was told you have to have your dampner at 0 top dead center. Then point the rotor at #1 tower. Then run the engine and turn the distributor back so it is timed at 10 btc. Try that I think it might help. Of couse a new chain wouldn't hurt either. Ron.