The first thing is pretty obvious but it sounds like the firing order might be off. Since I assume you checked that and it's correct, it really, really sounds like the cam is installed incorrectly.

I would tear down the front of the engine and degree the cam. Then check absolutely everything else twice as you put it back together.

Good Luck.


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