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Originally Posted by bigblockv6
One question to ask you is will you be using the 305E water pump housing rather than the one from the 478M? The 67-72 trucks are a lower profile design and in order to use a belt driven fan you will need the lower mounting 305E water pump housing which will also require eliminating the 3 piece timing gear set and replacing it with the 305, 351 or 379 double roller chain & sprockets.
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Another option for you if you'd rather keep the gear drive is to eliminate the engine driven fan and go to a radiator-mounted electric fan. That's what I did on my '62 Suburban with the 401.
Of course, if you're trying to maintain original appearance, Pete's advice is the way to go.