For those of you left wondering, yes the timing chain was installed 40 degrees off. The engine would have never started. I finally took it to a trusted Mopar mechanic and he poured over it, good spark, good fuel, timing set properly, hmm compression was a low for his liking. Did some boroscope peeking around, nothing out of the ordinary. Finally did a true TDC exam and found the timing marks about 40 degrees off. He's pulling the water pump off and fixing it now. He fully expects it to fire right up after he buttons it all back up. Thanks!
