todd5854

okay, got cams back in after doing head gasket. put the timing chain back on properly.

engine was at TDC, everything checked out ok. Cams were 100% installed properly. I took pics at TDC before and after. all lobes matched up perfectly.

hand turned engine without spark plugs in, did SEVERAL revolutions. no interference, no valves bumping the cylinders.

Put the spark plugs in, put the distributor back to the mark I made, go to start it with the starter, and it turns over half a turn then abruptly stops.

I go out and put a ratchet on the crank, and if I push hard it turns past that point. I hear hisses and etc in the chambers so I assume no valves were bent.

Is this normal for a car with a new head gasket?

I know I can check for bent valves with a compression tester, (doing that tomorrow) Im just super worried I fucked up...