Serpentine Belt System

[woodworkerusa]

Trying to decide on what low budget (junkyard) way to go for serpentine system on 350 build and after searching internet have decided that chevy S-10 might work. Was wondering if anyone has done this and if so was there any problem with alternator or a/c clearing TALL valve covers? Any help/suggestions appreciated.

[toms84ss]

Can't help you on the S10 system. But I am running a serpentine set up off an 89 up Camaro. No clearance issues with tall valve covers. All the accessories are in front of the cylinder head. Be sure to use the correct reverse rotation water pump.

[62gmc910]

A 4.3 s-10 should work they are just a sawed off 350 grab the water pump too

[DPowers]

88-95 truck I believe.

[Chevy Fleetside]

i will say they do look sweet and I had fun putting this one together.

[woodworkerusa]

Thanks Guys - Exactly what I was hoping to hear! That sure is a sweet looking 454 Fleetside!

[Eagar1]

I was fortunate enuff to pick up a complete system from an 84 corvette almost free, including all access and wiring. It has the seperate reservoir on top, and looks great except for the smog pump which I will likely just get a idler pulley kit for, or eliminate it. Sort of like the pics. I like the A/C on the passenger side so the hoses are short and out of the way.

[woodworkerusa]

Originally Posted by woodworkerusa

Trying to decide on what low budget (junkyard) way to go for serpentine system on 350 build and after searching internet have decided that chevy S-10 might work. Was wondering if anyone has done this and if so was there any problem with alternator or a/c clearing TALL valve covers? Any help/suggestions appreciated.

Just found out S-10 system AC bracket (pass side) fastens with two bolts in end of head and one bolt lower block. My heads (71 double hump) have only one hole (pass side). Anyone have solution? Dont really want to start drilling in hole in head. Thanks

[Eagar1]

Easiest solution is to swap out the heads. Anything else will be much more difficult. I did hear of someone taking 1/2" plate and making adaptor plates, but then you have to space everything out 1/2" including the water pump and crankshaft pullies.

[Captainfab]

I would just drill and tap the head. There should be enough material there, just try an not go any deeper than you have to. Even if you did get into the water passage, it will still seal up with a little thread sealant on the bolt. Wouldn't be much different than the water pump bolts being into the water passage.

Originally Posted by woodworkerusa

Just found out S-10 system AC bracket (pass side) fastens with two bolts in end of head and one bolt lower block. My heads (71 double hump) have only one hole (pass side). Anyone have solution? Dont really want to start drilling in hole in head. Thanks

[62gmc910]

We drilled and tapped the camel backs on my son's race truck with no problems I drilled the top right one out to 1/2 and then drilled the 1/2 bolt for 3/8 to get the right spacing on the front , The late heads with bosses cast in just drill and tap

[woodworkerusa]

Thanks fellows Got new drill bit and tap to be safe and will take it slow and easy.

[tripleD]

88-95 will work and 4.3 v-6 s-10s trucks or blazers no problem.not done learning new things might be others its just a small block chevrolet.