1986 454 crusader circulating pump

[sammi]

I have a noise in the front of the engine that sounds like a water pump bearing is going. I see on this site that they have them for sale, part number 18-3577. It says for big block engines with a stamped steel timing cover. does a 1986 crusader have a stamped steel timing cover?

 

[RicardoMarine]

In '86, I believe so. Take a small magnet to it.

 

[makomark]

if it still is in the factory configuration, it will be stamped steel.