Let me do some more research into the timing cover. I was under the impression that the timing cover was from the 67 but if you are saying it is not possible, I may be mistaken and it too must be from a 69? Can you or someone confirm that if it is a 69 water pump...which I know it is as it is 11 bolts, it must be a 69 timing cover? In addition, how would I know if I have a 69 balancer too? Would that make a difference?
