Since When Are Timing Covers Not the Same?

Nothing is easy any longer (or sacred). I see my new small block timing cover "hole" for the crank/seal is about 1/2" larger in diameter than installed timing cover (2 1/2" vs 3"). Do I need to search for an identical timing cover or will this "new" one work/fit? Thank you.

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