Help with pulleys

[68cudahemi]

Ok I have a 68 barracuda. I'm installing a 71 340. It's got the timing cover and aluminum water pump installed from previous owner. I'm wanting to install all my pulleys etc. the water pump pulley sticks way out further than the crank pulley. So I got the cast iron water pump and it has extra bolt holes on the outer portion on both sides. Does the 67,68 use a different timing cover????

 

[4spdragtop]

Chk this link out, its a little lengthy as pulleys can be a pain in the arse, but there is a lot of info. I have 69 340 cuda and want to get back to as close to orig as possible. Alt brackets, water pump, crank pulley all vary somewhat,ear by year...
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=208542

 

[68cudahemi]

Ok,thanks for the link!
In the photo of the blue 69 340 it has the short pump(iron) if you look at the sides it sticks out and has extra bolt holes on each side is that correct or do 67/68 340's have a different timing cover with those extra in them?

 

[fishy68]

I'm not positive since everything I've worked on in the last 20 yrs. have been 70 and up stuff but I think the extra holes in the pre-70 iron water pump are just for accessories. Early timing covers are different but nothing to do with accessories. Early engines had the timing marks on the pass side so the harmonic balancer has to be matched not only to the balance of the engine (internally or externally balanced accordingly) but also has to jive with the timing cover or the timing marks will be waaaay off.

 

[68cudahemi]

Ok makes sense and some great info and advise. I've got all I need figured out Thanks to everyone here on A bodies!!!! Thank you so much!

 

[fishy68]

Glad to help