Engine bottom water outlet location (1975 440 vs. 1971 440)

[Greg Hengber]

I'm swapping a 1975 440ci into a 1970 Cuda.

WATER PUMP
From what I have researched, the bottom water outlet on the engine was DRIVERS side until 1973, then went to passenger side to allow room to mount smog pump. Anybody know if I can just use an older water pump (with drivers side outlet) on the 1975 motor to have it look correct (and work with correct radiator). It looks like it would but then I wasn't sure it if might affect the power steering brackets?

Anybody know? Thanks in advance for any assistance

 

[Daves69]

There's this in the '71 FSM........................

FSM & Parts Manuals here........

Service Manuals – MyMopar

mymopar.com

 

[sixpactogo]

I'm swapping a 1975 440ci into a 1970 Cuda.

WATER PUMP
From what I have researched, the bottom water outlet on the engine was DRIVERS side until 1973, then went to passenger side to allow room to mount smog pump. Anybody know if I can just use an older water pump (with drivers side outlet) on the 1975 motor to have it look correct (and work with correct radiator). It looks like it would but then I wasn't sure it if might affect the power steering brackets?

Anybody know? Thanks in advance for any assistance

It will bolt right up. Get a new gasket and swap it out.

 

[Greg Hengber]

It will bolt right up. Get a new gasket and swap it out.

Perfect. Thank you!

 

[Xcudame]

All the factory big blocks are the same in the front timing cover/water pump area.