66 radiator / water pump update

[vitamindart]

so im going to be replacing the radiator in my valiant.
when I do that should I replace the old cast iron water pump with the newer style?
its a cruiser and my concern is the older cast iron water pump wont be readily available in a pinch. will I be able to use my current alternator bracket & pulleys?

figure now is the time to change this as I believe the outlet is on the other side.

 

[Mopar Tim]

You will need to change your timing cover as well. then the timing marks will be on wrong side, need newer style balancer, I dont see a issue with cast iron pump in the future. they are available everywhere. Get a spare for the future.

 

[vitamindart]

I probably should have mentioned it has a newer style timing cover.
its actually a 95 magnum motor with the 70's style timing cover and the older cast water pump. for some reason I was thinking that older pump was harder to find.
I see several parts houses have them listed now.