Re: Baffling Straight-8 Timing Problem

This may also seem basic but make sure you know which way the
distributor rotor rotates -clockwise or counter-clockwise. Many people
just assume that it rotates clockwise as viewed from above. Different
engines turn different directions.  Even within the same manufacturer,
some turn clockwise, some turn counter-clockwise.

Assuming one when it's the other will throw the whole game off.

Take the cap off and look at it while somebody bumps the starter just
to be sure.