ok, i changed my timing chain, and after that, it seemed like at WOT it would not accelerate like it should. i posted, and most of the replys on this board suggested i didnt line up the timing marks on the cam and crank gears right.

well, apparently, the timing was retarded 2*. had it set back to 10* advanced (stock, for v6).

now, it accelerates fine. here is what it is doing though...

from a stop (1st gear) it wont shift until it reaches 2500 rpms...a real problem when you are driving down a neighborhood street at 15 mph, and it's wound to 2grand. also, when it's doing this, it seems like from, say...1700-2000 rpms, it doesnt pull....acts like its in neutral until it goes above 2000 rpms.

after it shifts out of 1st (at 2500rpm) it acts normal.

and ACTS NORMAL when WARM.

FYI...this is a 91 3.1, auto

so what is it?? you guys still think i put the gears in one tooth off?

 

It really doesn't matter what we might guess. The only way you can erase the question without removing the timing cover is with a piston stop, degree wheel, and dial indicator to check the intake lobe centerline for correct timing.