Ted, I put my higher ratio rocker arms on tonight. I used your method #1 on your post 12-01-07 without finding top dead center. Worked great for me. When I bought the truck in Jan '78 it didn't have a timing pointer. I made one while I was working part time at a welding shop. They were still using those era trucks, and the Lincoln welders they started with a hand crank. Anyway, I'm not sure how close to TDC at zero I am.
Doug T, I see Mason/Dixon dragway is having a Ford show/drag Aug 24th. Ever been there?
Dennis in Lititz PA