Well, I finally got back to soCal and ripped my truck apart. Timing chain was one link too long, which caused it to bind. Damn autozone! Put in a new one from engnbldr and the thing fired right up. I can't seem to get my timing perfect -- I don't have a timing light, but eh, it'll have to do. Somehow she developed a hole in the muffler while I've been gone, and damn, the engine is loud now! 1200 miles and I'll be home! Wish me luck!

--Matt