Noob question. Crank/Cam timing marks and distributor

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After picking up my engine from the rebuilder, I am reassembling it. So I have the crank and cam aligned like this.

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Does this mean I am at top dead cylinder#1?
If yes, should my distributor rotor be pointing at plug wire #1?

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Yes and yes.

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What if my rotor is not pointing at plug wire #1?

4

Pull the dizzy and rotate till it points correctly. Make sure you have the dizzy all the way down.

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You have multiple choices to degree your cam on the crank sprocket you have pictured. The best way to make sure it is correct is to use a degree wheel and dial indicator on cyl#1 to make sure you are at top dead center.