hey, i checked it out,,,,,the #1 piston was always up and the degree mark was always right on... as for the head and crank beeing off together.. i didnt move it from previous runs.... i didnt pull the timing either, just let it sit in there on the guides an it never moved.. it was a bitc& to put on but i got it.... but nothing moved from before... maybe my torque is wrong... i read 53-69 is that right? i didn then at 65.... does that sound decent???? someone said 80, thats making me wonder... well im not sure. its trouble shooting i hate doing.. thanks for the relpies..... keep em kumin...... thanks