Ok 318la. Has 8-10* of slop in the timing chain. Try just replacing it and maybe eat the time and gaskets if that doesnt get it running or tear it down for a possible re-ring/seal job or worst case senario total rebuild?
Opinions?
Then do a compression check dry and wet to see if the rings are in good shape... Chances are they are ok, the original timing chains for the 318 stretch easy... I replaced one on a 68 318 with 84,000 miles and gained 2 mpg...
