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Not sure how you static timed the distributor, but here is the correct way that I have used on many cars:
Hint: Make sure you know the direction of rotation of the distributor rotor under normal running.
First set the crank position to number of degrees before TDC that you desire by backing it up and turning in the running direction until you hit your mark. Make sure #1 cylinder is on the compression stroke by checking that the valves are completely closed.
Second, loosen the distrib body and rotate it backward until the point rubbing block is at the highest position on the cam lobe. Set the point clearance to spec.
Third, rotate the distrib body forward until the points close.
Fourth, put a test light in series across the points. In other words, hook one end of your light leads to the metal part of the movable point arm and the other lead to the distributor body (ground). Make sure the lead attached to the movable arm does not also contact a ground. The test light should come ON indicating a complete circuit.
Slowly rotate the distrib body backward just to where the test light just goes OUT, indicating that the circuit has broken. Hold the distributor body where it is and tighten the hold-down clamp.
Note which distrib cap terminal the rotor is now pointing at. Install #1 wire to this terminal and the rest around the cap in the proper firing order.
For you old timers - if you don't have a test light, you can use a piece of cellophane between the points and I was always told that cigarette pack cellophane worked best. Ha!
You should be good to go and correctly timed. Check with a timing light if you want to for any fine adjustment needed.
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