Operation /6 - Where do I begin? Fix it or yank it?

TheWhiteBuffalo said

Great info so far. I will definitely find someone local who can do those tests.

After reading the response, I went out an took a look. There is definitely a lot of slop in the chain.

Does that happen with all of them and could that have been the problem? I'm not lucky enough to throw a timing kit on there and get away with it. My luck is terrible.

I'm going to look again and see if I can figure out where the timing marks are. This is all very foreign to me.

Thanks again for taking the time to help.

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You can get the compression guage on the free tool loan program at most parts stores and that is real easy to do. The 1973 Plymouth factory service manual will be your best friend plus searching FABO and asking questions you will learn what is going on with your car. Keep in mind most of us started out exactly where you are. We have learned through the years by others that passed on information, factory service manuals and getting our hands dirty. Don't waste your money on a Haynes or Chilton manual because they are too generic and fail to cover information you will need while giving you other information that won't help you on your car.