I give up. What should I do for pulleys and brackets?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Longhorn 70 · 05-09-2013, 02:39 PM

I recently went back to a small block, maybe temporary, in my 70. I need to get mounts and pulleys on it to run PS and AC.

Right now I have an 8" balancer and short water pump, I think. The WP is about 5.8" from the flanges on the block.

What would be the best way to make it look stock and function please?

Hardesty454 · 05-09-2013, 02:44 PM

Get on pick and pulls website. They have a finder feature. Look up a truck with a sbc. Go pull the brackets, clean em up. Paint em. Run em!
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Longhorn 70 · 05-09-2013, 03:41 PM

thanks I did think of that but only places I find them at are 50 miles away from me. I am looking for more of a should I use a long water pump and associated brackets and pulleys or change balancer, and use short?? Which would be better kind of thing.

MARKDTN · 05-09-2013, 04:15 PM

Long is a lot more available

68gmsee · 05-09-2013, 05:57 PM

I tell owners who are doing this to find an untouched completely stock engine and take all the parts in front of the engine from it. All mounting brackets, p.s. pump. all pulleys, h. balancer if possible and pulleys off the balancer, alternator pulley fan pulley and even the belts.

There are so many different variations that unless you are really lucky, you can literally spend lots of time (and gas money) trying to get them properly lined up. I searched high an low for a complete, untouched engine that I could take the parts from at the local yards and couldn't find one. I even advertised on craigslist in case someone had one in the backyard that was untouched.

kray59 · 05-09-2013, 06:51 PM

may try the parts forum . they have brackets on there quite often . i bought alternator brackets off there about 3 weeks ago.

**TBONE1964** · 05-09-2013, 07:11 PM

The 8 inch balancer is the same regardless of short or long water pump. The crank pulley you need will have two pieces for A/C. The power steering brackets, I believe are the same long or short. Someone correct me on that if I am wrong. The alternator will mount on the driver side for a short pump.

It is true that long water pump brackets and pulleys are more available. I will have all the long stuff available soon as I am changing mine all to short. I bought all my short stuff from board members here. It is available, you just need to be patient and wait for the right person to post. Put up a WTB thread and you will be suprised how fast you get what you want. Good prices also.

Longhorn 70 · 05-09-2013, 10:25 PM

okay you guys talked me into staying with the Short Pump. I thought I had read that the Short Pump interfered with the 8 inch balancer. I have the 8 inch and a short pump on there now and man it is close. I think the main thing that confuses me is I see brackets and pulleys for either Short Pump or long pump but none that will fit both. I'll search the for sale forum and see what I can find. and as far as patience, thank you that's the best advice yet.

AustinScott · 05-10-2013, 12:01 AM

not 100% but I think 8" balancer and PS bracket might be close... if not a problem?

Scott

Longhorn 70 · 05-10-2013, 09:51 AM

It probably depends on which PS brackets I get. I may have to introduce them to Mr Grinder to just clean up edges before I paint. Thanks Scott

05-09-2013, 02:39 PM	#1
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	I give up. What should I do for pulleys and brackets?? I recently went back to a small block, maybe temporary, in my 70. I need to get mounts and pulleys on it to run PS and AC. Right now I have an 8" balancer and short water pump, I think. The WP is about 5.8" from the flanges on the block. What would be the best way to make it look stock and function please? __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

05-09-2013, 02:44 PM	#2
Hardesty454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Riverbank, Ca Posts: 1,006	Re: I give up. What should I do for pulleys and brackets?? Get on pick and pulls website. They have a finder feature. Look up a truck with a sbc. Go pull the brackets, clean em up. Paint em. Run em! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rob 1971 c10 - ground up in progress Tripp's Speed Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589750

05-09-2013, 03:41 PM	#3
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: I give up. What should I do for pulleys and brackets?? thanks I did think of that but only places I find them at are 50 miles away from me. I am looking for more of a should I use a long water pump and associated brackets and pulleys or change balancer, and use short?? Which would be better kind of thing. __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

05-09-2013, 04:15 PM	#4
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,145	Re: I give up. What should I do for pulleys and brackets?? Long is a lot more available __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

05-09-2013, 05:57 PM	#5
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: I give up. What should I do for pulleys and brackets?? I tell owners who are doing this to find an untouched completely stock engine and take all the parts in front of the engine from it. All mounting brackets, p.s. pump. all pulleys, h. balancer if possible and pulleys off the balancer, alternator pulley fan pulley and even the belts. There are so many different variations that unless you are really lucky, you can literally spend lots of time (and gas money) trying to get them properly lined up. I searched high an low for a complete, untouched engine that I could take the parts from at the local yards and couldn't find one. I even advertised on craigslist in case someone had one in the backyard that was untouched. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

05-09-2013, 06:51 PM	#6
kray59 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: mauriceville texas Posts: 164	Re: I give up. What should I do for pulleys and brackets?? may try the parts forum . they have brackets on there quite often . i bought alternator brackets off there about 3 weeks ago. __________________ This is MY rifle.There are many others like it but this one is MINE. Beware the man who only owns 1 rifle , he probably knows how to use it.

05-09-2013, 07:11 PM	#7
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: I give up. What should I do for pulleys and brackets?? The 8 inch balancer is the same regardless of short or long water pump. The crank pulley you need will have two pieces for A/C. The power steering brackets, I believe are the same long or short. Someone correct me on that if I am wrong. The alternator will mount on the driver side for a short pump. It is true that long water pump brackets and pulleys are more available. I will have all the long stuff available soon as I am changing mine all to short. I bought all my short stuff from board members here. It is available, you just need to be patient and wait for the right person to post. Put up a WTB thread and you will be suprised how fast you get what you want. Good prices also.

05-09-2013, 10:25 PM	#8
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: I give up. What should I do for pulleys and brackets?? okay you guys talked me into staying with the Short Pump. I thought I had read that the Short Pump interfered with the 8 inch balancer. I have the 8 inch and a short pump on there now and man it is close. I think the main thing that confuses me is I see brackets and pulleys for either Short Pump or long pump but none that will fit both. I'll search the for sale forum and see what I can find. and as far as patience, thank you that's the best advice yet. __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

05-10-2013, 12:01 AM	#9
AustinScott Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southington CT Posts: 548	Re: I give up. What should I do for pulleys and brackets?? not 100% but I think 8" balancer and PS bracket might be close... if not a problem? Scott __________________ 68-SWB, 327, hooker headers, spintec mufflers, disk brake 3.5/5 drop, buddy buckets, 200-4R, 2200 stall, 3.73 12bolt Eaton Posi, My 68-SWB Photo Build Thread All my Google Albums

05-10-2013, 09:51 AM	#10
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: I give up. What should I do for pulleys and brackets?? It probably depends on which PS brackets I get. I may have to introduce them to Mr Grinder to just clean up edges before I paint. Thanks Scott __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9



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