Nissan 4x4 boat hauler problem (Nissan experts)

[infotraker]

Taking my 1986.5 V6 Nissan 4x4 apart (my sanger hydro puller) to replace timing belt etc.
Have a 86.5 hardbody with 260K miles. Changing the timing belt, tensioner ,water pump, cam and crank seals this week. Lots of work but saving money, causing problems.
Questions:
While trying to get balancer off messed up timing, belt skipped on crank so marks are off from cam marks. How do I set up initial timing, get all marks set correct.
Another question,
Can not locate the groove on block to match up dot on crank gear. Should be on bottom right of oil pump cover below and just to right of crank gear per manual (but not there). Any help there ? I have lined up the cam marks and rotor is pointing to dot on dist and #1 plug.
Thanks for any info. , need to get back together to pull hydro to CFW NYD !

[98 Vector 21]

Call me 805-579-3989

[jag2]

If you havent got it done by tommarrow I can scan you the pages for it out of a timing belt guide. There should be some pretty obvious marks on the cam/crank gears that you will line up with marks on the heads and block or the backing plate for the timing cover.

[HCS]

Call me 805-579-3989
Call him or call me.
You don't want to bend valves.
916-677-5252
Tom