Putting a 350 in a 1985 s10 would i have to put in a short style pump or could i use a long style? Putting dual electic fans with a 4.3 rad.Would it hit the rad or anything. Want to order a chrome one so i think i should know before i do.
thanks
Both will fit, depends on what accessories you're going to use. Long pump will be a little bit tighter, just move the engine back as far as it'll go, make some room for the distributor by tapping your firewall if you need to. You can also move your radiator into the core support for more room and move your A/C core thingy (can't for the life of me remember what it's called) in front of the core support behind the grille.
If your running power steering your life is going to be easier with the long water pump. dual fans are gonna necessitate moving the radiator forward unless you are putting them in front of the radiator. either way bracketry and everything else is more plentiful for the long waterpump......
Go with the long pump. Everything is easier with the extra accessory mounting holes. There is plenty of room in there. I would also recommend a hi-flow pump. They don't cost a whole lot more than a standard one.