Timing chain set up incorrectly

[zdude1967]

I had my engine rebuilt about 7 years ago. Since then I have to adjust (move ) the dist. all the way to the drivers side to make it run correctly. In the middle of the adjustment range it runs like sh*t.Some back history - the timing tab may not be correct as the crank pulley never lined up to zero at TDC- however I recently got the crank pulley rebuilt and now at TDC it seems to point to zero. In any case my issue is that the rebuilder used some lame aftermarket chain sprocket at the cam that does not have the V to associate the - mark to. In addition it does not seem they put the brass link associated to the #1 dimple or any dimple at TDC the brass link is a few inches away from any dimples at TDC. Is this why my dist. adjustment range is at its max -also I installed the oil pump and did an oil change etc. let the car sit a few months due to Arizona summer heat and tried cranking it with the valve cover off and and not seeing any oil come off the oil bar I primed the oil pump when I did the install back in June do I need to prime the oil filter or is the cam sprocket timing chain thing effecting the oil pump alignment somehow. Are the things I am mentioning connected

[Patcon]

You will have more success if you only start one thread...

[zdude1967]

Did not know which topic it would work better in. Is this the extent of your input

 

 

[Patcon]

Yes, for now

240,60,80 has things well in hand