timing marks dont line back up

1998 FORD EXPEDITION
100 MILES
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DIGGY4U
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5.4l replaced timing chains and everything lined up. tensioners are on and looks good. I went to spin the motor by hand to see if everything lined up and when I got back to tdc, the timing marks didnt line up... is this normal.
Mar 14, 2012 at 5:42 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Did you put engine no.1 piston on compression stroke/TDC and align the cam and crank correctly to its marking as indicated in the repair manual
Mar 14, 2012 at 5:48 PM
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DIGGY4U
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when I put it back together yes
Mar 14, 2012 at 5:55 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You sure its not on the exhaust stroke?
Mar 14, 2012 at 6:15 PM
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DIGGY4U
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Yes I'm sure. its 5.4l 2 cams, 2 chains, 2 gears on crank
Mar 14, 2012 at 6:37 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Did you get it running again?
Mar 16, 2012 at 9:50 PM
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