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Which water pump?

aceroth

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I am finishing up the new motor (summit sbc block - I believe its a '98) to go in my '73 k5 and I need a water pump. Will any sbc water pump work?
 
Just make sure to get the correct rotation. V belt is standard. Serpentine is reverse.
 
There’s a short water mount and a long one. Need to match the accessories for the motor. I think the long one is more common in later models?
 
anything after 1970 used the long pump, but as mentioned, get the right rotation.
 
Most GM trucks used the short pump until 1972...cars had the longer one starting around 1969-70...

I recall there being two versions of the long pump in the mid 70's also,the rebuilt ones used to come with a spacer for the P/S bracket so they could use one part number to fit both types..
 
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