Can't help (don't remember) on the length but take a piece of wire and check depth.  That should determine what the length should be.  Test fit the bolt once you determine depth.  Don't crank it down while checking.

Yes the pointer is close to the puller.  Just bend it for clearance.


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
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Midland Park, NJ

I'm attaching water pump and timing cover on a 292. What is the correct length of the two bottom bolts (the ones that hold the timing pointer. Do these bolts just go into the timing cover or are they long bolts that go all the way through the timing cover and into the block?

Also, how close to the pulley should the timing pointer be? Mine may just about be touching the pulley. I assume I can just bend it up a bit to proper clearance?