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After I installed my New headgasket my LUV will no longer start. I figure this is becuase the timing chain jumped off and I did not put it back on properly. How do I go back and reset it.

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1980 Chevrolet LUV stock 1.8L longbed
1980 Chevrolet LUV parts truck shortbed
1983 Suzuki Gs550 Sportsman
1989 Nissan King cab P/u <totalled> 4/1/06
1986 Full size Chevy P/U
1993 Volvo 850 GTL

Line up the timing mark on the lower pulley. Then the timing mark on the upper timing chain sprocket should be pointing either straight up or straight down. (Its in line with the pin in the cam if you can't find the mark. If that is lining up, it could be 180 out. Try swapping plug wires at the cap, #1 for #4 and #2 for #3 and see what you get.

I don't recall the exact process for telling if the timing is dead on right. I'll have to go check the book for more specifics but the above should tell you if the cam/crank are lined up in a way that can run. You can have it lined up two ways and still have it run "right".

You should also check the valve clearance. If the valves aren't closing all the way or don't open much that could keep it from going too.

ill look at my shop manuall and post back tomarow night if noone else gets to it.

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