I installed a new flywheel on a d16y8. While doing so I rotated the crank. When I finished, I just rotated the crank pulley counterclockwise to get the cam gear in the right position, with the word up in the 12'o clock position. Since I didn't touch any aspect of the timing belt, other than rotating it, should I leave it as is or consult a mechanic.

I haven't tried to start the engine because I missing components.
Thanks in advance.

 

You're fine, Simply rotating it over won't affect the timing.

 

Yep. If you haven't touched the distributor or timing belt, you aren't changing the timing at all.

 

I received the long block from a friend without a distributor. I used my distributor when I swapped out the engine. I know the engine is on "time" because I tested it while on the car and took it out myself.
Should I look up write-ups for the distributor issue?

 

Distributor issue? What distributor issue? You just need to buy/borrow/rent a timing light and set ignition timing.

 

What issue?


Once you get the car running set the ignition timing with a timing light.

 

Oh I see. Alright, thanks for the help.

 

See diagram in FAQs sticky.