1995 Dodge Dakota no compression after timing chain replace

Tiny
MHILBIG
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  • 1995 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,500 MILES
My trucks timing belt broke when I was driving up a hill. The was sitting about a month and a half before I could get the parts. I installed them yesterday and I tried to start it when I got done and there is no compression. Any ideas? I was told the that motor is a non-interferance motor. Timing marks (top gear) is at 6:00 and the (bottom gear) is at 12:00.
Friday, August 28th, 2009 AT 12:45 PM

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Tiny
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Sounds like the valve timing is way too off-Did you put the engine no.1 piston on its compression stroke/TDC then line the cam and crank before you put the belt as indicated in the repair manual
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Friday, August 28th, 2009 AT 7:42 PM
Tiny
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Is the 3.9 liter motor in this truck a non- interferance motor?
Can you tell me where #1 plug is on the motor(looking at the motor from the front)?
There should the dimples on the timing gears be?

Thank you
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Sunday, August 30th, 2009 AT 11:50 AM
Tiny
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Its not an interference engine


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_fo1_10.jpg



Computer controlled ignition timing
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Sunday, August 30th, 2009 AT 1:53 PM
Tiny
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Have you tried replacing the cylinder gasket on the cylinders they could've gotten bad to
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Monday, August 31st, 2009 AT 3:59 PM

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