It is easier to pull off one of the vacuum lines and feed it in that way.
You only need 3 things for a motor to run, fuel, compression and spark.
To check fuel is getting to the correct pressure, just pull off the return hose from the fuel pressure regulator. Make sure nothing is hot near that area and then turn the key. If fuel comes out you know that you have enough pressure in the system.
To check spark, just pull one of the spark plugs, connect its high tension lead and have the metal base of the plug sitting on a metal part of the motor for earthing. Get someone to turn over the motor with the ignition key and see if the spark plug sparks. It should have a strong blue coloured spark. If it passes this test, then it is most likely your timing.
