Just replaced the timing chain and now the engine will not start, it turns over fine and pops, but will start. Any thoughts?

76 280Z

First thing to check is the timing. If you were off by 1 notch when you installed the new chain, it won't run right. Have you double (and triple) checked to make sure your initial ignition timing is right? Turning over and popping sound like timing to me.

If ALL you touched was the chain ,then you have the timing out.One or two teeth is all it needs to do that.

The timing was off by 1 notch, now she runs good, but I have 2 issues.

I timed her to the manual and she has a small miss.

After I have driven her for a while and shut her off, and then go to restart her after only a few mins, the engine runs rough for a few second and then smoths out.

Any ideas?

Thanks