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5150 · 07-05-2006, 06:26 PM

Well, it's all bolted up and almost ready to go. For once I thought I did the right thing and bought this alternator harness to plug right into the alt wire and then the alt. But of course the plug doesn't fit, but other than that she's done. I also have to find a straight water outlet so the upper hose can go back on.

I also installed the Taurus electric fan that I got at the junkyard. Actually, Igotachevyor2 came over and helped wire up the fan and the alt. We never plugged the alt into the plug to see if it fit. I just ASSumed it did when I bought it. Thanks to him for coming over and helping with this ordeal.

I didn't need to change power steering pumps some guys advised earlier. Of course I wasted money buying one at the junkyard and getting home and realizing that it was the same.

I also have to go get another gear box, cause mine leaks. other than that she's almost ready for the Athens, AL Car Show.

Here's a couple of pics that I took of it.

**Palf70Step** · 07-05-2006, 06:31 PM

Looks familiar and looks very good!!

*rage'nrat638* · 07-05-2006, 06:36 PM

wow...remind me..whats the benefit from alll this..

looks expensive...hope you gett'er figured out..

really like those valve covers...those are extra heavy steel..kick butt

c10crazy · 07-05-2006, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rage'nrat638

wow...remind me..whats the benefit from alll this..

I'm also curious as to the benefit of this setup. You have a serious KINK in that fuel line!. Does that cause any problems?. Cool looking truck you got!

**Ron 586** · 07-05-2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by c10crazy

I'm also curious as to the benefit of this setup. You have a serious KINK in that fuel line!. Does that cause any problems?. Cool looking truck you got!

Good eye c10crazy spotting that gas line kink when most are looking at the belts and pulleys. Try to take care of that yellow69 so if you are out some night with the cops in hot pursuit you won't run the carb out of gas. What this note is really about is when you get this belt thing resolved and gas line repaired please get all your tools cleaned up and packed in the tool box and put a lock on it. Then send me the key so you can't go out and get in another mess. You have worse luck than anyone I know when it comes to your truck. How's the new job coming. I am still off and don't know when I'll get to go back if ever. Last three evaluations have come back the same thing with no improvement. Starting to worry me a little. Have a good day and hope to see you folks the 22ed. later.

70GMCer · 07-05-2006, 06:41 PM

what did that belt setup come off of? Looks like what I'm looking for. Clean look.......

steve

AesC10s · 07-05-2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 70GMCer

Clean look.......

Thats not a clean look in my opinion....

P.S it looks like ur fuel line is kinked in the pic.

*1972C10* · 07-05-2006, 07:53 PM

I Have a Jegs T Stat Housing It Works Fine For Me

cableguy0 · 07-05-2006, 08:00 PM

my serpentine setup has the alternator on the passenger side but the ac compressor is still in the way of the upper hose on the driver side. i used a normal t-stat housing and an upper hose for a truck with a/c. i got the hose for a 77 chevy which is the year my wrecker is but the same hose should work for you too. you definately need to fix that fuel line. that engine is going to starve for fuel. which will cause it to ping and run a little hotter

5150 · 07-05-2006, 08:56 PM

Yeah, I know about the fuel line. I bent it a little when I was moving it over to get out of the way of the A/C bracket. Going to the junkyard tomorrow. I'll look for one that it already bent. If not I'll get a new line, I just hate bending those lines.

Thanks for the compliments and the one disappointment

**Ron 586** · 07-05-2006, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by yellow69

Yeah, I know about the fuel line. I bent it a little when I was moving it over to get out of the way of the A/C bracket. Going to the junkyard tomorrow. I'll look for one that it already bent. If not I'll get a new line, I just hate bending those lines.

Thanks for the compliments and the one disappointment

If you end up getting new line I have a tubing bender and the coiled sleeves that help keep them from flatting out. Let me know and I'll send them with one of McCartney's Nashville drivers and you can meet him at one of his stops and get it. I don't see me needing it any time soon.

*Jr_Blazer_Boy* · 07-05-2006, 08:58 PM

looks good to me

1LoC10 · 07-05-2006, 09:03 PM

yeah that looks good to me.... is it a factory setup form another car or aftermarket?

5150 · 07-05-2006, 09:12 PM

It came from a 4.3 motor. Kind of a bastard, there were several 4.3's that donated to it.

**Palf70Step** · 07-05-2006, 09:52 PM

For those of you that asked, the reason for the swap is to get a cleaner look (to me) with a modern hi-po alternator and the convienence of the serp belt over having 3 belts to change. Changing belts is a lot eaiser also.

They are easy to find in the yard. any of the 88-94 model GM trucks with a 4.3 or V8 will work. Mine also came off a 4.3 and I got everyhting for right at $100. Mine also included two good pwr steering pumps.

Good luck with the wire hook up Brian. Keep notes, cuz I'll be doing the wiring on mine before long.

Morgsie · 02-09-2007, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

They are easy to find in the yard. any of the 88-94 model GM trucks with a 4.3 or V8 will work. Mine also came off a 4.3 and I got everyhting for right at $100. Mine also included two good pwr steering pumps.

I'd opt for the 92+ (or is it 91 and up, I can't remember) system as it is the aluminum one piece deal. The 88 brackets are steal and ugly IMO.

BTW Yello69, where did you get the pulley that goes in place of the AC unit?

phantom dually · 07-05-2006, 10:08 PM

I would just run a piece of braided line and be done with the hard line.

krue · 07-06-2006, 12:00 AM

Looks good to me, which end of the alt plug wouldn't fit?

5150 · 07-06-2006, 09:13 AM

If you look at the link in my alt post it's the black end that goes into the alt. It's rectangular not oblong like my alt is. I don't know if Advance sells one that is oblong.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-06-2006, 09:35 AM

Good to see it installed. Good luck on getting to that upcoming car show!

*1972C10* · 07-08-2006, 12:49 AM

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jkade · 02-08-2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by yellow69

Well, it's all bolted up and almost ready to go. For once I thought I did the right thing and bought this alternator harness to plug right into the alt wire and then the alt. But of course the plug doesn't fit, but other than that she's done. I also have to find a straight water outlet so the upper hose can go back on.

I also installed the Taurus electric fan that I got at the junkyard. Actually, Igotachevyor2 came over and helped wire up the fan and the alt. We never plugged the alt into the plug to see if it fit. I just ASSumed it did when I bought it. Thanks to him for coming over and helping with this ordeal.

I didn't need to change power steering pumps some guys advised earlier. Of course I wasted money buying one at the junkyard and getting home and realizing that it was the same.

I also have to go get another gear box, cause mine leaks. other than that she's almost ready for the Athens, AL Car Show.

Here's a couple of pics that I took of it.

What is the upper radiator hose off of?
THanks

turbochevy · 02-09-2007, 01:23 AM

A+ on the post, and the work. I have been trolling around for some ideas on how to cut the cost of this mod. This will work great with the supercharger set up I am going to use!!

AO50 · 02-09-2007, 03:40 AM

I've always had bad luck with the serpentine setup on an 88 silverado. The bearings i'm guessing on the tension pulley would go bad often and squeak like hell. Good thing they came with a lifetime warranty. The one from napa lasted a bit longer. Also had a problem where the belt would keep getting thrown off even though everything was lined up straight. Hope you have better luck with your serpentine setup.

**Palf70Step** · 02-09-2007, 07:15 AM

Morgsie - It is called an A/C delete and available through the dealer. I the same setup on mine, but I acquired mine from board vendor Wes @ Classic Heartbeat

07-05-2006, 06:26 PM	#1
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Got the serpentine belt system done...almost Well, it's all bolted up and almost ready to go. For once I thought I did the right thing and bought this alternator harness to plug right into the alt wire and then the alt. But of course the plug doesn't fit, but other than that she's done. I also have to find a straight water outlet so the upper hose can go back on. I also installed the Taurus electric fan that I got at the junkyard. Actually, Igotachevyor2 came over and helped wire up the fan and the alt. We never plugged the alt into the plug to see if it fit. I just ASSumed it did when I bought it. Thanks to him for coming over and helping with this ordeal. I didn't need to change power steering pumps some guys advised earlier. Of course I wasted money buying one at the junkyard and getting home and realizing that it was the same. I also have to go get another gear box, cause mine leaks. other than that she's almost ready for the Athens, AL Car Show. Here's a couple of pics that I took of it. Attached Images __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4 Last edited by 5150; 07-05-2006 at 06:29 PM.

07-05-2006, 06:31 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Got the serpentine belt system done...almost Looks familiar and looks very good!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Got the serpentine belt system done...almost wow...remind me..whats the benefit from alll this.. looks expensive...hope you gett'er figured out.. really like those valve covers...those are extra heavy steel..kick butt Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-05-2006 at 06:45 PM.

07-05-2006, 06:41 PM	#6
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07-05-2006, 07:53 PM	#8
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Re: Got the serpentine belt system done...almost I Have a Jegs T Stat Housing It Works Fine For Me Last edited by 1972C10; 07-02-2007 at 01:07 AM.

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cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: Got the serpentine belt system done...almost my serpentine setup has the alternator on the passenger side but the ac compressor is still in the way of the upper hose on the driver side. i used a normal t-stat housing and an upper hose for a truck with a/c. i got the hose for a 77 chevy which is the year my wrecker is but the same hose should work for you too. you definately need to fix that fuel line. that engine is going to starve for fuel. which will cause it to ping and run a little hotter __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

07-05-2006, 08:56 PM	#10
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Got the serpentine belt system done...almost Yeah, I know about the fuel line. I bent it a little when I was moving it over to get out of the way of the A/C bracket. Going to the junkyard tomorrow. I'll look for one that it already bent. If not I'll get a new line, I just hate bending those lines. Thanks for the compliments and the one disappointment __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

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5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Got the serpentine belt system done...almost It came from a 4.3 motor. Kind of a bastard, there were several 4.3's that donated to it. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-05-2006, 09:52 PM	#15
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Got the serpentine belt system done...almost For those of you that asked, the reason for the swap is to get a cleaner look (to me) with a modern hi-po alternator and the convienence of the serp belt over having 3 belts to change. Changing belts is a lot eaiser also. They are easy to find in the yard. any of the 88-94 model GM trucks with a 4.3 or V8 will work. Mine also came off a 4.3 and I got everyhting for right at $100. Mine also included two good pwr steering pumps. Good luck with the wire hook up Brian. Keep notes, cuz I'll be doing the wiring on mine before long. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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07-06-2006, 12:00 AM	#18
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07-06-2006, 09:13 AM	#19
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Got the serpentine belt system done...almost If you look at the link in my alt post it's the black end that goes into the alt. It's rectangular not oblong like my alt is. I don't know if Advance sells one that is oblong. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4 Last edited by 5150; 07-06-2006 at 09:13 AM.

07-06-2006, 09:35 AM	#20
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Got the serpentine belt system done...almost Good to see it installed. Good luck on getting to that upcoming car show! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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07-08-2006, 12:49 AM	#21
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Re: Got the serpentine belt system done...almost Ive got A Complete Setup For SB With the 2PC Alum Brackets If Anyone Needs One Pics & Details Can Be Viewed Here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=204855

02-09-2007, 01:23 AM	#23
turbochevy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chatsworth, So Cal! Posts: 226	Re: Got the serpentine belt system done...almost A+ on the post, and the work. I have been trolling around for some ideas on how to cut the cost of this mod. This will work great with the supercharger set up I am going to use!! __________________ 1970 Chevy C 10 SWB

02-09-2007, 03:40 AM	#24
AO50 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 37	Re: Got the serpentine belt system done...almost I've always had bad luck with the serpentine setup on an 88 silverado. The bearings i'm guessing on the tension pulley would go bad often and squeak like hell. Good thing they came with a lifetime warranty. The one from napa lasted a bit longer. Also had a problem where the belt would keep getting thrown off even though everything was lined up straight. Hope you have better luck with your serpentine setup.

02-09-2007, 07:15 AM	#25
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Got the serpentine belt system done...almost Morgsie - It is called an A/C delete and available through the dealer. I the same setup on mine, but I acquired mine from board vendor Wes @ Classic Heartbeat __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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