Serpentine Belt Setup Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gcburdic · 07-22-2009, 03:55 PM

Hey Guys,

I talked to a guy that has a serpentine belt setup from a 1989 5.0 Throttle body motor in a Firebird.

Will this work on my 1973 350 SBC??

Thanks

my67chevytruck · 07-22-2009, 04:13 PM

They say it will. do you still have the link i sent you on the serp stuff. let me see if i have it handy.

EDit....... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=233335

dwcsr · 07-22-2009, 08:33 PM

I put a 91 setup on my 72. The right head does not have on hole for the upper bolt.
Don't forget the reverse direction water pump.

gcburdic · 07-22-2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

They say it will. do you still have the link i sent you on the serp stuff. let me see if i have it handy.

EDit....... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=233335

Heath...thanks for the link again...I forgot I asked this before....

So looking at post #14 of the thread, this doesn't look to be a good setup to buy?!?!?

gcburdic · 07-23-2009, 07:45 AM

and for the pics....any thoughts please?!?!?!

my67chevytruck · 07-23-2009, 09:09 AM

They state they(car setup) are prone to breakage, and belt squeaks... I went with a '94 suburban/truck serp setup on the '67 and went with the GMPP serp setup on the '56 years ago.

**Hart_Rod** · 07-23-2009, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

They state they(car setup) are prone to breakage, and belt squeaks... I went with a '94 suburban/truck serp setup on the '67 and went with the GMPP serp setup on the '56 years ago.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

and for the pics....any thoughts please?!?!?!

Have you bought it yet? I think you will be fine with that one. A good friend of mine had a 90 Trans Am with that setup and he didn't have any issues. A buddy of mine (PCMCobra) picked me up a set from a mid 90's truck that I will be using on my 68 S/C truck.

Sammy · 07-23-2009, 02:28 PM

I have seen the two piece cast ones break. But they also have a one piece serp setup made of steel too. Only drawback is to install it or remove it requires removal of the water pump as the area around the water pump is mounted tightly around it. But it is steel not cast metal. On some surban's and GMC 3/4 T trucks, 92-94's 350's. Weak points seem to be around the alt. and the power steering pump.

chevy_mike · 09-09-2009, 11:42 AM

Okay, I just picked up on of these systems from a S10 Blazer. Basically everything bolts up fine (outside of missing the one hole on the pass. side head, which I will drill and tap).

I ordered a A/C delete pulley from Rock Auto ($27.79) and went to remove the A/C compressor last night. I found that the two bolts that hold the compressor into the bracket will not clear the clutch pulley.

Do you have to remove the clutch pulley before you can remove the bolts? Anyone get the bolts out without having to do that?

Here's a pick of the setup.

BTW, I got this from Pick-a-part for $75. Not a bad deal.

smoky02 · 09-09-2009, 12:02 PM

My dad is running the serpentine setup off a 89 4.3 and it's working great on his 283 with vortec heads.

orange72blazer · 09-09-2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Do you have to remove the clutch pulley before you can remove the bolts? Anyone get the bolts out without having to do that?

There should be a flat spot on the head of the bolt, just rotate the bolt until you get to the flat spot and pull it out.

chevy_mike · 09-09-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orange72blazer

There should be a flat spot on the head of the bolt, just rotate the bolt until you get to the flat spot and pull it out.

Yep, I had found the flat spot but it still wasn't enough to clear the edge of the pulley.

jbristo67 · 09-09-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy

I have seen the two piece cast ones break. But they also have a one piece serp setup made of steel too. Only drawback is to install it or remove it requires removal of the water pump as the area around the water pump is mounted tightly around it. But it is steel not cast metal. On some surban's and GMC 3/4 T trucks, 92-94's 350's. Weak points seem to be around the alt. and the power steering pump.

I didnt have to take my water pump off

07-22-2009, 04:13 PM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Serpentine Belt Setup Question They say it will. do you still have the link i sent you on the serp stuff. let me see if i have it handy. EDit....... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=233335 __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 07-22-2009 at 04:18 PM.

07-22-2009, 08:33 PM	#3
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Serpentine Belt Setup Question I put a 91 setup on my 72. The right head does not have on hole for the upper bolt. Don't forget the reverse direction water pump.

07-23-2009, 07:45 AM	#5
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Serpentine Belt Setup Question and for the pics....any thoughts please?!?!?! Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-23-2009, 09:09 AM	#6
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Serpentine Belt Setup Question They state they(car setup) are prone to breakage, and belt squeaks... I went with a '94 suburban/truck serp setup on the '67 and went with the GMPP serp setup on the '56 years ago. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 07-23-2009 at 09:09 AM.

07-23-2009, 02:28 PM	#8
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Serpentine Belt Setup Question I have seen the two piece cast ones break. But they also have a one piece serp setup made of steel too. Only drawback is to install it or remove it requires removal of the water pump as the area around the water pump is mounted tightly around it. But it is steel not cast metal. On some surban's and GMC 3/4 T trucks, 92-94's 350's. Weak points seem to be around the alt. and the power steering pump. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-22-2009, 03:55 PM	#1
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Serpentine Belt Setup Question Hey Guys, I talked to a guy that has a serpentine belt setup from a 1989 5.0 Throttle body motor in a Firebird. Will this work on my 1973 350 SBC?? Thanks __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-09-2009, 11:42 AM	#9
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Serpentine Belt Setup Question Okay, I just picked up on of these systems from a S10 Blazer. Basically everything bolts up fine (outside of missing the one hole on the pass. side head, which I will drill and tap). I ordered a A/C delete pulley from Rock Auto ($27.79) and went to remove the A/C compressor last night. I found that the two bolts that hold the compressor into the bracket will not clear the clutch pulley. Do you have to remove the clutch pulley before you can remove the bolts? Anyone get the bolts out without having to do that? Here's a pick of the setup. BTW, I got this from Pick-a-part for $75. Not a bad deal. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

09-09-2009, 12:02 PM	#10
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	Re: Serpentine Belt Setup Question My dad is running the serpentine setup off a 89 4.3 and it's working great on his 283 with vortec heads. __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

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