Slant got me stumped

"TDC and balancer are lined up good" is not an answer.Its an opinion.
"gas is good" is not an answer. Its an opinion.
I see lots of opinions.
Nobody, from hundreds of miles away, cant build a diagnoses on opinions.

And, since you didnt mention verifying the TDC mark, nor checking the split overlap, I'm gonna assume you're waaay smarter than me, so, theres no sense in me hanging around.

Sorry AJ, I thought it when I changed the timing chain..and the dots are lined up.. and the balancer lined up with its mark, and that both valves are resting on base after the intake valve has come up that it should be good...

if the gas is good enough for my lawn mower and my truck.....I would think its fine...