i pulled it off and looked for particular markings or something to tell me what position the cam should be in when i put it back on and i didnt see any identifying marks. any ideas

As far as I know, there isnt any position to worry about. This is based on our 97 Neon SOHC. The sensor bolts on the side of the head with the connector pointing down. I havent changed the target magnet in the end of the cam, but it has index tabs so it will only fit one way.