Thanks for the input Engatwork! You saved me what could have been a massive endeavor. I put the timing chain in and replaced the chain tensioner. The old chain tensioner ratchet mechanism was stuck in place and no longer worked. The noise the car was making previously (loud unbalanced chain noise that mimicked a wheel bearing at higher enginer RPM's) is now gone and the engine runs smooth. Thanks again for the help! I don't know what I would have done...

Cheers,
Billy