firebird rebuild

first time post and need a little help with 91 birdy. i rebuitl a 3.1 just so i didnt have to change any wiring or computer. everything is installed and barely starts. i had changed fuel pump, filter, and gas to kick things off. it did sit for 5 yrs. replaced coil. checked timing several times. made sure it was tdc, num 1 valves closed and rotor facing num 1 cylinder. with timing mark on the damper lined up. the only time itll start is when i turn distributer all the way counter clockwise. and it sounds like only two cylinders are firing cause it sounds like a damn model-t ford. i will have no fords on my property. i took the num 4 plug out and it was wet with gas. i went to check what kind of spark i was getting and it was orange spark. i did use the old distributer which was rusty and real stiff to turn. checked ignition control module and now i suspect pickup coil. the reference pulse fins were rusty and a couple were bent out so i bent them back. dont know if that has something to do with it. tightened rocker arms to zero lash and thats it. the called for another 3/4 turn and didnt but ive put motors together before without even valve lashing them until motor was running then did the fine adjustment. on 3.1 you cant take the valve covers off unless you take intake off. so made sure and triple checked my zero lash with cam lobes at closed position. the other thing is the exhaust is only connected on 1 side dont know if that has something to do with it.