Nissan: 88 Nissan Head gasket process help

I'm trying to replace the head gasket in my 88 nissan pickup 4 banger, I
used the block of wood on the timing chain just like the shop manual says,
but the chain wound up falling and I'm assuming dislodging from the
crankshaft, what do I need to do to resolve this? How do I ensure that the
engine is back in time correctly?

ANY help would be MUCH appreciated as this is a DD, and I need it back up
and running by tomorrow although I know its extremely doubtful but wishful
thinkink

Thanks,

Bob

You need to pull the front timing chain cover, which also means the crank pulley
with a 1 1/16" (?) socket. Need new gaskets and permatex. All crank, timing
gear, oil pump (tricky alignment), and cam sprocket teeth need to be lined up
exactly with chain links. Need a new water pump yet? Great time to do it now
since you'll be removing the radiator to get access to work on the front of the
engine. Get a Haynes book if you don't have a factory manual. Oh, and good
luck driving by tomorrow. Iit's an interference engine which will bend valves
if not done right.

-monte

On Fri, 30 Jan 2004 00:01:40 GMT, "Bob" <rr.com> wrote: