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sam's 72 · 09-20-2002, 02:50 PM

I was wondering if any one is running a sirpintene belt on there 67-72, I would like to go this route, but I have not come across or seen any pulleys for the A/C compressior, I have the long compressior, i have seen the power steering pulley, and the water pump pulley, does any one know of a complete kit?
I think this is the route that I want to go when I install my 383.
Sam

540 Stroker · 09-20-2002, 03:40 PM

A company called March has a serpentine belt conversion kit...not sure if it's exactly what you're looking for, but who knows.

OhioDan · 09-20-2002, 05:09 PM

Ya might have to change yer water pump. With a serpetine belt setup, it'll run backwards. Not good for yer motor. Just my $.02

MIKE'67 · 09-20-2002, 11:21 PM

I just had this done. By all means don't forget to change to a reverse flow water pump. My "mechanic" swore I didn't need to. The truck overheated before I got it home. Also remember you will need to change to a fan blade compatible with the reverse flow water pump, or use an electric fan. Otherwise the blades on your present fan are curved the wrong way. As far as your compressor goes I'm not sure. I needed a new compressor so I just got one that fit. the brackets for all this came off an S-10.

Tennman · 09-21-2002, 09:16 AM

I'm running that belt on my motor,does my count ?? *L*

gmcnorton · 09-21-2002, 09:39 AM

NO FAIR TENNMAN...HEHEHEHEHE YOU CHEATED....DROOL..DROOL DROOL...

sam's 72 · 09-21-2002, 11:37 AM

tennman
yes. your count! lol you have the smaller a/c compressior, I have not seen a pulley for the longer style a/c. or will that one fit
Sam

PS That engine you got there is bad ass!

09-20-2002, 02:50 PM	#1
sam's 72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA Posts: 1,005	Serpintene belt conversion. Has anyone ever??? I was wondering if any one is running a sirpintene belt on there 67-72, I would like to go this route, but I have not come across or seen any pulleys for the A/C compressior, I have the long compressior, i have seen the power steering pulley, and the water pump pulley, does any one know of a complete kit? I think this is the route that I want to go when I install my 383. Sam __________________ 72 LWB chevy truck. Pasadena, Texas

09-20-2002, 03:40 PM	#2
540 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 53	A company called March has a serpentine belt conversion kit...not sure if it's exactly what you're looking for, but who knows. __________________ Got torque?

09-20-2002, 05:09 PM	#3
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Ya might have to change yer water pump. With a serpetine belt setup, it'll run backwards. Not good for yer motor. Just my $.02 __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

09-20-2002, 11:21 PM	#4
MIKE'67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Albertville, Alabama USA Posts: 299	I just had this done. By all means don't forget to change to a reverse flow water pump. My "mechanic" swore I didn't need to. The truck overheated before I got it home. Also remember you will need to change to a fan blade compatible with the reverse flow water pump, or use an electric fan. Otherwise the blades on your present fan are curved the wrong way. As far as your compressor goes I'm not sure. I needed a new compressor so I just got one that fit. the brackets for all this came off an S-10. __________________ 1977 Short Stepside, black, 350/350. Located in Albertville, Alabama.

09-21-2002, 09:16 AM	#5
Tennman 71 Chevy 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: McMinnville,Tn. USA Posts: 450	I'm running that belt on my motor,does my count ?? L __________________ Tenn.man(a.k.a.Danny Cummings)

09-21-2002, 09:39 AM	#6
gmcnorton Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Middleport, Pa. 17953 Posts: 737	HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY NO FAIR TENNMAN...HEHEHEHEHE YOU CHEATED....DROOL..DROOL DROOL...

09-21-2002, 11:37 AM	#7
sam's 72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA Posts: 1,005	tennman yes. your count! lol you have the smaller a/c compressior, I have not seen a pulley for the longer style a/c. or will that one fit Sam PS That engine you got there is bad ass! __________________ 72 LWB chevy truck. Pasadena, Texas



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