I just finished replacing the head gasket and am now putting on the cam sprocket. The problem I am having is that there is very little play in the timing chain and I am having a hell of a time getting the sprocket in and lined up because the chain has so little play. The chain tensioner is removed, not sure what else I am missing. How much play should the timing chain have and any ideas as to why my chain is so tight?

OM602.962

Thanks!