Engine shut off while driving will not start

210,000 MILES • 2.8L • V6 • 2WD • MANUAL
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CANNON1349
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The new chain is very tight. Like up against the damper. Is that normal?
Aug 31, 2019 at 6:59 AM
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CANNON1349
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it's almost like the chain is too short. If I put it on with the sprockets it won't line up and the bolts get too tight. If I put the sprockets on it will be lined up perfectly without the chain.
Aug 31, 2019 at 7:32 AM
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STRAILER
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Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.
Sep 1, 2019 at 3:34 AM
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CANNON1349
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I got it on, and the bolts torqued to 20 ft lbs. Chain is pretty tight. Already getting things put together.
Sep 1, 2019 at 3:39 AM
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Got things together and the truck still acts the same way. I rotated the engine a couple of times by hand and felt no resistance. I feel like there is a spark but no fire. Also like I said before i can hit the steering column and sometimes the lights will get brighter and it will rotate faster. Also using a jump starter.
Sep 2, 2019 at 12:03 PM
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CANNON1349
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Leak down test revealed that all the compressed air went right out of the exhaust tail pipe.
Sep 4, 2019 at 10:02 AM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like the exhaust valves are burnt.
Sep 5, 2019 at 4:30 AM
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