Belt drive accessory kit
350 block.
Hope I'm asking the right question here. This is my weakness in the rebuild. It originally had a V belt setup. I wanna stick with that unless a serpentine belt setup is about the same price. PS, AC, water pump, alternator, and all needed brackets. I think that's it. Basically, I'm looking for an idiot Proof kit. Straight bolt-on. Thanks. |
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I'm using the serpentine belt system from a 98 Silverado, including the PS pump, alternator, and AC compressor.
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Went with the same era serpentine set up. Got it at the pik a part. Make sure that if you go there that you get ALL of the nuts and bolts. Because they are a mixed lot and in some cases hard to find correct replacements. Bolted right up. Remember that you will need to get the appropriate water pump. They turn the opposite direction of the v belt variety. Also got a voltage gauge from Tbone. Because the amp gauge dosen't read right with the new alternator. I am happy with this set up.
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They fit except early small block heads that have no acc holes in them
88 to 98 trucks have 3 different styles Early stamped steel brackets 90 to 95 and 96 to 98 Need in insure you salvage all the brackets ps pump pullys alt etc. |
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I was lucky. The registration was in the glove box for the one I took my parts from. Keep it with all the other paperwork for the truck. Getting old and occasionally misplace info in my head.
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The mid 90's serpentine swap is easy and cost effective. I've done 4 now, 3 junk yard picking and one with a new complete kit from GM. Lots of threads to review and get hints from. Like said above, get all the brackets and fasteners from the same vehicle or same year vehicle. Get all the accessories like the alternator, clutch fan and fan blades, PS pump, water pump, idlers...... May have to pick from several vehicles. Get the year of the doner so you can get replacement parts in the future. There is also an adaptor to go from the original alternator pigtail to the new one. Ask lots of questions, many have made this swap. Good luck, Lee
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Also avoid the bracket with the passenger side air pump, I had to cut a chunk off just above the fuel pump.
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Here is my write up from way back.
My kit is still on my truck with these parts so I can say it works. Also 4.3's from mid 90's works, just check the alt location. Get the support rods, if you use them you don't need to drill the passenger side head for the upper inner bolt. Make sure you take a puller for the PS pump pulley or you will not be bringing home a good kit without breaking the bracket. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468729 Smitty |
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Thanks all. It's a 1975 350 engine. The years mentioned above should still be good?? This will be very cost effective in price savings. Gonna take lots of reading time.
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I just built another one the other day..... 4.3's are better brackets in my opinion. No smog pump on them, but if your in CA everything might have a smog pump bracket.
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