pull the cam and lifters
Check in either a factory service manual, Chilton manual or Haynes manual. There you will find illustrations of the markings on the sprockets and their alignment for which ever engine your car has.
A 1976 Chevy did not have a points ignition, but that has nothing to do with the correct timing. You will find that the engine runs best with about 8-12 degrees BTDC.
try autozone.com
The best way to find 6 degrees on a 1969 Olds 350 Rocket timing tab is with a diagram which can be found in a repair manual. The timing markings are on the pulley.
follow the timing belt and u will find it..
Check Coloradofans.com or 355nation.net. Both are leading Chevy Colorado message forums.
I think you will find it has a chain but to be sure read your owner's manual.
rev the engine to about 2500 rpm's and turn the distributor until you find that sweet spot.
That year did not have one because the timing is computer controlled and can be only adjusted with a Engine SCANNER.
Should be a little pad on the front of the motor - passenger side - by the timing chain cover or by the passenger head. Search for "big block Chevy casting codes".... should be able to find out all about it from there.
To pulverize is to grind something into a find powder. Some synonyms include: Grind Crush
I know the timing is 6 degrees Before TDC but I don't know what the idle RPM is.. I'm trying to find that myself right now...