68 Timing Cover + H20 Pump On 5.0. Bolts Sizes And Locations

[65-Fstbk]

Hey guys,

for anyone who wants to compare, here are the bolt lengths and locations I figured. I mocked up the timing cover and water pump and then used a thin wooden dowel to check depth. The ran to the local hardware shop to grab some bolts. This is a 1968 timing cover going on a 1987 5.0HO (no EFI). Water pump is an aluminum hi-flow, standard rotation, left hand (DS) inlet.

Hope it helps anyone that may need it.

 

[RacerJames]

This is super helpful, and way over what I usually do. I have a collection of SB Ford bolts from engines I tore down but never rebuilt for whatever reason (e.g. bent crank spun a bearing and wiped out the rear main). When I need a water pump or timing cover, or oil pan, or etc. bolt, I go to the bucket labeled Ford S.B. and rummage around until I find the bolt that fits.
One can also acquire extra bolts by going to one's favorite used part-o-rama (Pic-a-part around here) and when purchasing that much needed doohickie that broke on your ride, buying the bolts along with said doohickie. Thus you have an extra set.

 

[lord_cobra]

Great info!

 

[LILCBRA]

Good info for those that are looking! A side note for anyone installing a high flow water pump in case anyone wasn't aware. Be sure to use a reinforced inlet hose as the water pump will collapse the inlet side when under hard acceleration/higher RPMs. I believe that this info is stated in the installation instructions, but it's been a while since I installed mine. I am still looking for a reinforced hose for my II....