Project 69

[CMA Vulcan]

I love this forum. It supplies so much information and has many people that are willing to help. The one thing I have experienced is that some of it is hard to find. I have read a lot of posts trying to find stuff but the cool thing is I have learned a lot and have got to know a lot of cool people. Well at least I feel like I know them. lol I have seen some master pieces.
Someone asked about the serpentine system and I will add it to my thread. Most of this info I got of this forum here a little and there a little.
I am not a professional mechanic so if I make a mistake just let me know and I will correct it. As far as I could tell most full size Chevrolet trucks from early 90s to 97 or 98 are close to the same on the front of the engine with a 5.7 or 4.3. I have a 94 w/4.3 so I could refer to it. If you don't have one, find one and take a picture to refer to. Later models may work too but I wanted the a/c on the passenger side as original, after 98 or 99 it moved to the other side.
I used:
1. A/C bracket(couldn't find compressor in junk yard)
2. alternator bracket (I'm using my old alternator so no wire changes)
this bracket has the power steering pump and if you need to remove it it takes a special tool. I used part store loaner.
3. new water pump use year you get brackets from(has to be reverse rotation it runs on back of belt)
4. crank pulley
5. water pump pulley
6. belt tension-er

I think that is it.
Other members had trouble getting the top radiator hose to work. I have not gotten that far yet so we will see. Someone bent a wire the shape you need and go to the part store and look for what you need. I have found that you will become friends with the parts guy.( or he will hate to see you coming. LOL)
I do not know if the 400 sbc has the same bolt pattern or not but if the parts do not work some wrecking yards take parts back.
Good luck I hope this helps. If you need more info just let me know.