[tony2fingers]

Jake, thanks for the quick reply. The ims was just trash when i got around to looking at it. dont know the reason, but most likey the same reasons that they all go bad i guess. not enought oil and poor design. Just my bad luck that i found out about it after i got the heads and everything on and couldnt get the rough timing in since the ims was slipping btween the sprockets.
Yes, i pulled all three tentioners before i started work on it. I made this post before i checked out your websight and after reading up and looking at the install steps you have pictured, i think i can wiggle my way in. the note about using gravity is very usefull.
Just a shame that you have to spend over a grand in tools to get it assembled correctly though. i may just take it to a shop like yours and pay to have them assembled. thanks