I remember when I first changed the intake and hand cranked it took TDC. I had a hard time starting it. Once I did get it statred, it wasn't for long. So, of course I made sure It was on the compression stroke and I stopped it at 12 BTDC and it started. When I tried retarded the timing to get it close to 6 BTDC it would stall. It was sitting for a week or two after the new intake, maybe the carb was acting up. I'm going to repeat the process and drop it in at TDC and see what happens.
I appreciate the help!