Originally Posted by
Reaper1
You sure it didn't skip a tooth on the belt pulley? Honestly, what I would do is set the crank and cam at TDC #1, then turn the I-shaft pulley until you like how the slot is and how the pulley lines up, mark the pulley for next time, put the belt on and tighten it. Then reinstall the dizzy, set the base timing and go on about your day... The I shaft timing on the belt side really means diddly except to get the dizzy in synch with the engine.
Obviously if you suspect a tooth on the metal has been compromised, look into that!