New Timing Chain Set Loose?

@toolmanmike Ill take pictures tonight and post them, but I'm definitely leaning towards quality control. The previous owner is a family friend and he doesnt remember having the motor rebuilt at all.
@1WildRT that is more than I thought. Ill do the ruler check and see what the play is.. I'm pretty sure its more than that though.

In general, does anyone suggest a different timing kit besides the cloyes kit? Cloyes seems to be well recieved (not to mention the set for the 318 was perfect), but I'm open to different options.
Does anyone happen to have the measurement between the center of the crankshaft and the camshaft?.. I'd love to verify. I definitely dont feel any slop on the bearrings, its a nice split fit still.

Thank you both for the quick responses!