Timing chain confusion.

[Kalums]

You guys have all been more helpful than you know! Now I just need to find time around life to bust a knuckle and get at it. Thank you all.

[RustyPile]

Originally Posted by Kalums

How do I confirm this tid-bit of good information?

Sticker/decal on the driver side valve cover ...

[geezer#99]

You don’t need to drop the pan. There are ways to remove and reset your timing cover. That new book you ordered might have that info in it. Cross that bridge when you get to it.

[clay68c10]

I like step 4 1/2, good idea to make sure you have the right balancer.

That book will be very helpful.

Your description of the chain slack sounds like you will need to replace it.

I'd pull the pan, the gaskets don't always like to seal back up after they've been disturbed. But, you could always give it a try without fully removing it. Maybe it'll reseal. If it doesn't you can pull it later and it won't disturb the front cover.