awesome. thanks for the help guys.
I tried messing with the timing and it still doesn't run. Although I will say that after retarding the timing, the engine "wants to start". it is close and sometimes catches (if that makes sense) but wont run.
i believe your right about the drivers side cam rotating on startup and thats where my problem is. its either that or the passenger cam got rotated when i put the tensioner back on.
are you sure about the cam gears having a key way? i dont think mine aren't aligned correctly because if i line up the mark on the crank pulley at "0" indicating TDC for piston 1, the arrows on the cam gears are pointed at 5 o' clock (driver) and 2 (pass).
