So the last thing to get my motor running after a motor swap is the distributer. I have tried a few different tries with no luck to get spark . I know there are 2 diff TDC's I am wondering does it matter which one I am at for the distributer to #1 get spark to the plugs and #2 run correctly. Also Does the number 1 spark plug wire absolutly have to point in the general direction of the driver side valve cover or can I adjust the timing to match the postion of the (technical term) white arm inside the cap with the metal thingy on it . I matched the arm thing up with the number one wire which brings the number one wire in the postion of the center of the intake or also the cent of the back of the carb. I then pulled a plug hooked it to the wire and sat it on my windshield so I could look for spark while turning it over and I got nothing.

*Specs* This is for 327 with a gm HEI distributer.
Sorry for poor terms and explanation in a hurry, gonna be late for work