Weekends can be tough to get the old boys and their answers. too much racing or wrenching going on.
How far apart did you have it. Did you pull the cam, did you degree it to make sure all is in order?
As far as I can recall from what I've seen posted all the years is just what the book says. Do you have a camshaft syncronizer tool? If not, this thread has info on how to eyeball the position of the sensor vane pretty dang close
http://www.sccoa.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=34530&highlight=align+cam+sensor
Here is what my book says:
1) Rotate the crankshaft until the No.1 cylinder is at TDC of the compress ion stroke and the TDC mark lines up with the timing mark. CAUTION: Do not turn the crankshaft or the camshaft during the removal and installation procedure or the fuel system timing will be out of time with the engine and possibly cause engine damage.
2)Install the special tool on the camshaft synchronizer by rotating the tool until it engages the notch in the camshaft synchronizer housing and the armature.
3)Install the camshaft synchronizer housing assembly so the arrow on the special tool is 38 degrees from the centerline of the engine. NOTE: During installation, the arrow on the special tool will rotate clockwise until oil pump intermediate shaft and camshaft gear engages.
4)Install the camshaft synchronizer bolt.