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Timing cover fit

I want to know if all the small block timing covers are the same or not.  I have a bid in on one on Ebay for $10 but its for a late 60's cougar.  I know about the dipstick and fuel pump thing I just wanna know what all will fit.
Quote from: Krazy_Kling;210178
Honda owners are like rabbits......they hide under your shed during the winter and then 30 of them come popping out around spring.
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1988 Mercury Cougar Blue Max edition. SOLD
2004 Impala
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Timing cover fit

Reply #1 –
Think so and i think 351 will fit too.

not 100% though, only imputed cause no-one else has yet

Timing cover fit

Reply #2 –
Actually I think the waterpump gasket  changed at one point in time, be careful of that.
One 88

Timing cover fit

Reply #3 –
Quote from: CougarSE;185223
Actually I think the waterpump gasket  changed at one point in time, be careful of that.


I *think* it's different between the reverse and non reverse rotation water pump . Ford Racing sells one that works with both style water pumps and has provisions for the mechanical fuel pump and dipstick tube. I have it on my T-bird with no problems.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Timing cover fit

Reply #4 –
Yeah but I dont want to spend $120 on a freaking timing cover.  So if its made for a reverse rotation water pump it will work?
Quote from: Krazy_Kling;210178
Honda owners are like rabbits......they hide under your shed during the winter and then 30 of them come popping out around spring.
ASE certified parts specialist.
1988 Mercury Cougar Blue Max edition. SOLD
2004 Impala
My Cardomain http://www.cardomain.com/ride/799588

Timing cover fit

Reply #5 –
Yep
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Timing cover fit

Reply #6 –
i was always told to look for the fuel pump hole if it is blocked off by the casting then it is reverse stle. if there is a area opened enoung for a fuel pump then it is standard. never really looked at the dipstick in the cover before ?????  uumm...