I installed my timing tape and started the car to begin my long day of tuning. However, the hose coming out of the water pump that goes into the radiator completely covers the line of site to my balancer. I would like to think that I am not the only person with a small block A-body that wanted to set their timing...so has anyone had this problem before? Any suggestions? ...although, I'm not seeing a whole lot of options short of running the car with no water pump. Lol.

Thanks

Bungee cord

Sounds like you have a later model water pump and radiator on a early timing cover and balancer setup? Is your timing mark on the passenger side?

good luck keeping it on...i had my first one fly off in a week..second one i stuck on and used clear nailpolish over it to help protect it...lasted a little longer, but not much lol

and the balancer was clean before hand too