The following are possibilities: -Timing chain -Timing is off -Piston misfiring -Dead sparkplug -Piston rings fried Etc.
There are marks on the chain that coordinate with marks on the timing gear. Make sure these line up when putting on the timing chain, and you should be good to go. Getting to the timing chain is the real battle.
If a timing chain breaks the valves will no longer be synchronized with the pistons, meaning that one or more valves will be open when a piston reaches the top of its stroke. When that happens, we all know that two objects cannot occupy the same space at the same time, so either he piston will break the valve or the valve will shatter the piston. In short, a broken timing chain generally assures instant destruction of the engine; the extent of the destruction is not always the same, depending on several factors. HOWEVER... It should be noted that the timing chain on the 4 Saturn cylinder engines seldom fails. While a timing chain should be replaced when the engine is rebuilt, it is not considered necessary to replace the timing chain the way we need to replace timing belts.
Bent valves and possile piston and head damage for starters
There should be a hole in the camshaft that aligns with a hole in the head. That locks the camshaft to #1TDC. Then manually turn the crankshaft until the #1 piston is at TDC. Then install the head and timing chain.
Don't know what vehicle you are talking about but with most vehicles if the timing chain jumped you won't get out of your driveway. With the timing cover off, most chains and gears have marks stamped into them that should line up when the number 1 piston is at Top Dead Center.
Timing degrees? The timing is not adjustable, the timing chain is set with the dots and the plated links lined up and the computer takes it from there. When the chain is being installed the #1 piston will not be at top dead center.
Your timing chain may be worn to the point it is jumping a tooth and thus changing the timing. If you can hear the chain that is a good sign it is worn. I would inspect the timing chain.
The Simple answer is yes the piston its the valves and possibly damage the pistons
It has a timing belt. In fact, all cars have timing belts, due to the nature of the piston combustion engine. Motor bikes have timing chains.
It has a timing chain that should last the life of the engine.
It has a timing chain that should last the life of the engine.