Timing Mark Dilemma

If you look at the OEM FSM photo.

The dots are on the peek of a tooth

Red and blue

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In the photo of your gears and chain it's peak (red) and valley (green) (1/2 tooth off)
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BUT.... that does not mean that the keyway in one or both gears is not adjusted to make it work right.
Very good point. Thanks for the photo.