LT1 Optispark/timing issues

[barno68]

OK, I know this has been brought up before and I have read all the posts... This is a '95 rebuilt (never ran) LT1 with new injectors, opti, coil, wires, sparkplugs, etc. I have tested the injector signals with a noid light, tested the fuel pressure (45psi), tested spark at all plugs- all were good. The engine turns over slowly and the starter has a high pitch whine. I had the starter tested (all fine) and am using a new battery that is fully charged ( 800 cranking amps). The ECM has had the MAF programed out also.



The engine will not start, every once in awhile it will sound like it is catching, but nothing. I have tried starter fluid through the throttle body, nothing. I just finished checking the timing chain alignment and it is good. When putting on the opti (cap is off) I noticed that the rotor is lined up at about 10 deg when #1 is at TDC, not sure if this is the right spot as these distributor caps are a bit hard to trace the routing. It seemed smart to bring this up before putting this thing back together again and coming up with the same result.

I am at my wits end on this, what could be causing the thing not to start?