1994 Dodge B250 Timing problem?

Tiny
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Hello, I have just replaced the timming chain on my 3.9L engine because of to much play and chattering noise. I placed the #1cyl at TDC on the compression stroke and lined up the Cam and Crank marks as per specs. When I took off the distributor cap, the Rotor was pointing to #4cylinder. I rotated the cam around again to make sure the valves were in the compression position and they were. So I removed the distributor and rotated it to the #1 position and tried to start it. After several attempts of cranking it would not start. I then rotated the distributor so the rotor was again pointing to #4cyl and it started right up. Using the timing light, the marks are not even close! But the vacum gauge shows everything is normal. The problem is that while the engine does not hesitate or miss fire and runs quite well, there is a bit of roughness sort of like a shutter or vibration you can feel at 30mph and above. I'm quite sure it is from the engine. Any ideas on this would be appreciated
Wednesday, November 14th, 2007 AT 8:01 AM

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Tiny
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Hi, I share your description of a problem. Mine shudders above 45 mph when the transmission goes into lockup, and I'm told it's because the engine isn't producing enough power. I just posted my problem with compression values to see if someone can help. I was told I needed 2 new (or remanufactured) heads. I hope your problem is cheaper.
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 AT 7:17 PM
Tiny
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I was thinking about a valve job also. If you want remanufactured heads, Parts America has the lowest price at 222.00 per head. Good luck.
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Thursday, January 17th, 2008 AT 6:25 AM
Tiny
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Makods,

I couldn't find that price at Parts America - more like 440. I'm pricing out a rebuilt engine 'cause I was told if you tighten the top end of a salty ol' boy, you stand a good chance of blowing past the rings then chasing the problem. Good luck with yours.
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Saturday, January 19th, 2008 AT 7:47 AM

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