abrush
Jr. Member
Well I think I finally found the problem to my 289. I took off the timing chain cover this weekend and whomever had put the timing chain on previously did not line up the marks on the gears. This would explain all the headaches I have had trying to get this thing to start. However when I looked at the lower gear (closest to the oil pan) I noticed there are 3 different marks. These include a circle right above the keyway and a triangle and square about a quarter of the way down on each side from the circle. Which one of these shapes is to be lined up with the upper gear mark??? I have never seen a gear with three markings. In the past there has always been just one clear marking. Anyone with some insight, please advise. Thanks in advance!