broken timing belt or chain....
The distributor doesn't turn, the rotor inside turns clockwise.
counterclockwise
Rotor Under Cap Spins: Clockwise
unscrew the distributor pull it out about half way with the distributor cap off and turn the rotor clock wise to disired position
Turn it to the opposite direction that the rotor rotates.
Take the distributor cap off an crank the engine or turn the engine by hand clockwise and note the direction of the distributor rotor.
The distributor rotates CLOCKWISE
Distributor and rotor.Distributor and rotor.
timing belt broken...replacement $800 in shop
Bad distributor or rotor or bad spark plug wires would be my first culprits.
To advance ignition timing, loosen the distributor clamp and in very small increments turn the distributor body in the OPPOSITE direction of the rotor's normal rotation. If you don't know which way the rotor turns, you can find out easily by removing the distributor cap and having a helper turn the engine over with the ignition key switch. To advance the timing turn the distributor counter clockwise.
Assuming you mean distributor cap and rotor, yes, if you mixed up the firing order.