Serpentine Setup Help???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70C10Step · 11-20-2007, 07:56 PM

Okay I have searched for a setup to work with my swap. I am putting a 87 TBI engine in my 70 stepside. The motor will have a carb. I want to keep the serpentine setup but I am only running a alternator, waterpump, power steering and crank pulley... Anyone got a setup they can post??? I am trying to avoid spending big bucks on March setup....

Wootdog · 11-20-2007, 08:24 PM

Try hotrodlane.com. That is Street and Performance. They have everything.
Kerry

Tx Firefighter · 11-20-2007, 08:27 PM

I'm sure the GM parts counter would be happy to set you up with what you need to make your current parts work. All you need is to copy an 88-95 truck with no A/C. Somtimes they sell idler pulleys to take the place of the A/C compressor and smog pump on low option trucks.

Sonny · 11-20-2007, 08:29 PM

Summit has a GM kit either with or without A/C. You may have to call them. They sell them with their crate engines.

**Palf70Step** · 11-20-2007, 08:39 PM

Mine came off a 94 C1500 model truck (with 4.3). I picked up the power steering pump and AC compressor with it. I bought a AC Delete from the dealer to run until I decided to hook up the Vintage Air system. Oh yeah, you'll need a reverse water pump. Also on the power steering pump, I changed the fitting end by taking the fitting off the back of an older (72) pump and put it on the newer stsyle so I could use the original power steering lines.

pcmcobra · 11-20-2007, 08:41 PM

check your pm, and you can find the ac delete pulley from gm or ebay.

chevelle · 11-20-2007, 08:51 PM

Why not try a Vortec setup?

Jtrux · 11-20-2007, 08:56 PM

How much would a serpentine setup typically cost from a junk yard?

70C10Step · 11-21-2007, 12:22 AM

I have a serpentine setup on the engine I am putting in the truck. I am going to look for a ac delete bracket and I should be fine.

70GMCer · 11-21-2007, 07:04 AM

Someone on here a while back said look in junk yards for "White Astro Vans". They all came with 4.3 and non a/c serps.. I think cause they were mostly for companys.

68C15 · 11-21-2007, 07:31 AM

Dorman (available from most any parts store) sells the AC delete pulley thing.

www.dormanproducts.com

70C10Step · 11-21-2007, 11:01 AM

Thanks!!! I will be trying to track one down today!!!

Americanrider · 11-21-2007, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70GMCer

Someone on here a while back said look in junk yards for "White Astro Vans". They all came with 4.3 and non a/c serps.. I think cause they were mostly for companys.

That was me. Look for 1 ton or 3/4 ton vans used by contractors & plumbers. The one I found was a 1995 and it had a 5.7 with no AC and no Smog pump. The only problem is the yards don't want to part motors since they try to sell them whole.

67c-10Texas · 11-21-2007, 11:25 AM

87 tbi motor were in the square body trucks - 81-87 - the set-up works without A/C - it is a std. three belt arrangement using a thick 1" belt for the alt water and crank and smaller for A/C and PS. i used this system and it worked great with a carb setup - this is similiar to late 80's camaro's - i have no leads on a serp setup that wont break the bank though

Putter · 11-21-2007, 12:19 PM

Got my setup from the junkyard, too. I gave almost $30 for mine. Then a few more to Wes (I believe) for the A/C delete.

68C15 · 11-22-2007, 07:27 AM

I have the same set-up as Putter waiting its turn at my truck. it came from an 89 Caprice 305. it came with all the accessories as well. total cost? free!! a customer burned his 30K mile goodwrench 350 due to not having the EGR connected properly, he brought in this used 305 and all he wanted was his truck running again. hehehe

70C10Step · 11-22-2007, 07:48 AM

I went to Kragen auto parts and ordered the ac delete pulley and bracket for $26.00. I will pick it up at lunch today. Thanks for the input...

11-20-2007, 07:56 PM	#1
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Serpentine Setup Help???? Okay I have searched for a setup to work with my swap. I am putting a 87 TBI engine in my 70 stepside. The motor will have a carb. I want to keep the serpentine setup but I am only running a alternator, waterpump, power steering and crank pulley... Anyone got a setup they can post??? I am trying to avoid spending big bucks on March setup.... __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

11-20-2007, 08:24 PM	#2
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,677	Re: Serpentine Setup Help???? Try hotrodlane.com. That is Street and Performance. They have everything. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

11-20-2007, 08:27 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Serpentine Setup Help???? I'm sure the GM parts counter would be happy to set you up with what you need to make your current parts work. All you need is to copy an 88-95 truck with no A/C. Somtimes they sell idler pulleys to take the place of the A/C compressor and smog pump on low option trucks. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-20-2007, 08:29 PM	#4
Sonny Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Centerville, GA Posts: 240	Re: Serpentine Setup Help???? Summit has a GM kit either with or without A/C. You may have to call them. They sell them with their crate engines. __________________ Sonny New Project: 67 Small window SWB 2006 Crew Cab Silverado LT

11-20-2007, 08:39 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Serpentine Setup Help???? Mine came off a 94 C1500 model truck (with 4.3). I picked up the power steering pump and AC compressor with it. I bought a AC Delete from the dealer to run until I decided to hook up the Vintage Air system. Oh yeah, you'll need a reverse water pump. Also on the power steering pump, I changed the fitting end by taking the fitting off the back of an older (72) pump and put it on the newer stsyle so I could use the original power steering lines. Attached Images __________________ 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!

11-20-2007, 08:41 PM	#6
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: Serpentine Setup Help???? check your pm, and you can find the ac delete pulley from gm or ebay. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

11-20-2007, 08:51 PM	#7
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11-20-2007, 08:56 PM	#8
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Serpentine Setup Help???? How much would a serpentine setup typically cost from a junk yard? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

11-21-2007, 12:22 AM	#9
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: Serpentine Setup Help???? I have a serpentine setup on the engine I am putting in the truck. I am going to look for a ac delete bracket and I should be fine. __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

11-21-2007, 07:04 AM	#10
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Serpentine Setup Help???? Someone on here a while back said look in junk yards for "White Astro Vans". They all came with 4.3 and non a/c serps.. I think cause they were mostly for companys. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang Last edited by 70GMCer; 11-21-2007 at 07:05 AM.

11-21-2007, 07:31 AM	#11
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Serpentine Setup Help???? Dorman (available from most any parts store) sells the AC delete pulley thing. www.dormanproducts.com

11-21-2007, 11:01 AM	#12
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: Serpentine Setup Help???? Thanks!!! I will be trying to track one down today!!! __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

11-21-2007, 11:25 AM	#14
67c-10Texas Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 259	Re: Serpentine Setup Help???? 87 tbi motor were in the square body trucks - 81-87 - the set-up works without A/C - it is a std. three belt arrangement using a thick 1" belt for the alt water and crank and smaller for A/C and PS. i used this system and it worked great with a carb setup - this is similiar to late 80's camaro's - i have no leads on a serp setup that wont break the bank though

11-21-2007, 12:19 PM	#15
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Serpentine Setup Help???? Got my setup from the junkyard, too. I gave almost $30 for mine. Then a few more to Wes (I believe) for the A/C delete. Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

11-22-2007, 07:27 AM	#16
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Serpentine Setup Help???? I have the same set-up as Putter waiting its turn at my truck. it came from an 89 Caprice 305. it came with all the accessories as well. total cost? free!! a customer burned his 30K mile goodwrench 350 due to not having the EGR connected properly, he brought in this used 305 and all he wanted was his truck running again. hehehe



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11-22-2007, 07:48 AM	#17
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: Serpentine Setup Help???? I went to Kragen auto parts and ordered the ac delete pulley and bracket for $26.00. I will pick it up at lunch today. Thanks for the input... __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

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