Your big mistake was opening the screw on the fuel filter. Why did you do that?
That was not in the process info I gave you. What you have done now is pulled air into the lines and the IP. Now you really need to prime the fuel system. Takes a long time. Careful to not overheat or burn out the starter or you will soon be replacing it. Try 10 sec. crank, 20 sec. cool-off rest. Wide-open throttle. Usually takes several minutes.
My other suggestion to you is to not worry about the timing until you can get fuel out of the injector hardline.
Please try to closely follow the steps outlined here and do no more. Trying to keep you out of trouble.
