Confused cam timing / ignition timing?

[MylilBowTie]

I'm wondering how would you know if #1 is on compression stroke or exhaust. If the timing chain was taken off and the crank rotated so that the cam gear and crank gear isn't in sequence.

I seen where some line the timing chain up with #6 TDC and #1 TDC what way is better? There was also something about watching the lifters. I have an engine tore down and installing a new timing chain. Took the old off it was really really loose and in the process didn't think about it turned the crank from where it was. So now I'm kind of lost how to get it back where it needs to be.