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6600DURAMAX · 08-18-2010, 07:47 AM

I have a BBC with the dual belt March serpentine setup. I am having trouble with the power steering pump not lineing up with the crank pulley. The alternator belt is perfect. It is a little hard to explaing but the PS pump seems crooked. Now the belt kicks as soon as I start it.

I check and the PS pump itself seems to be fine and not wore out, there is no play in the pulley itself. It jsut seems the brackets do not let it sit in line with the crank pulley. I have tried to shim it out but don't really tihnk it should be necessary since I am using everything that came in the kit

Also there seems to be very little "tightening" adjsutment?

Anyone else with these issues??

I attached an old picture of it when the truck was apart, I should have paid more attention at that point since fixing it would be 1000 times easier than now!

Thanks guys

big_al_71 · 08-18-2010, 08:21 AM

The kit I used in my truck went in perfect with zero issues. I would suggest to call them directly.

http://www.marchperf.com/contact.html

**Hart_Rod** · 08-18-2010, 09:13 AM

Are you using an aftermarket balancer? That's what caused a problem with mine. I talked to March (Doug?) and they were extremely helpful and helped me figure the problem out. I ended up buying some balancer shims from Moroso that fixed the problem.

6600DURAMAX · 08-18-2010, 09:31 AM

Yes, I am running a Professional Products Balancer .I thought it might be the balancer but the alternator lines up perfectly??? And it appears the ps pump pulley is sitting crooked not that itis not in or out to far?

I have contacted them with little help so far

thanks guys, maybe I will try and call them again

6600DURAMAX · 08-20-2010, 07:40 AM

TTT

Anyone else with issues

6600DURAMAX · 08-25-2010, 07:57 AM

Have decided to try and put stock brackets on with the aluminum pulley.

ANY ONE WITH BBC BRACKETS FOR SALE ????

Rollie396 · 08-25-2010, 06:49 PM

did you call March?

danman987123 · 08-26-2010, 01:01 AM

i have the march kit too on my 68.....had same exact problem.......took me some time but all you have to do is align it properly with the washers they give u. DONT FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY THATS WHY ITS CROOKED. TRUST YOURSELF NOT THE PAPER......THEY CANT SEE YOUR TRUCK AND THEY DONT KNOW HOW YOUR INSTALLING IT....ONLY U ARE....

ON THE ARM THAT STICKS OUT FROM THE WATER PUMP YOU MUST PUT WASHERS BEHIND IT IF PULLEY STICKS OUT TO FAR SO IT CAN BRING THE PUMP IN TOWARDS THE MOTOR....IF YOUR PULLEY IS TO CLOSE AND YOU NEED TO PUSH IT OUT THEN PUT WASHERS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF BRACKET...

i know it may seem confusing....i love the march kit i have but the ps pump, pulley, and belt did take me alot of time....and I HAD TO LEAVE EVERYTHING LOOSE UNTIL IT WAS ALL INSTALLED......PUMP, BRACKET, AND PULLEY....DONT TIGHTEN LIKE THEY TELL YOU TOO....LEAVE IT LOOSE SO U HAVE WIGGLE ROOM TO WORK WITH....

JUST DID THIS 2 WEEKS AGO ON MY TRUCK.....ALTERNATOR WAS NOT TO BAD.....PS PUMP, AND PULLEY WERE HORRIBLE.....

IN THE END I LOVE IT...

6600DURAMAX · 08-26-2010, 08:22 AM

I was able to get ahold of MARCH
Found the issue, the previous owner must have lost both MARCH lower brackets. My pump only had one rear lower bracket and it did not look like the ones supplied by MARCH. A friend had a factory lower bracket that I am "borrowing" , I installed it but now I have to run both the bottom factory cradle and the factroy upper bracket to make it work. The good news is the aluminum pulley does line up with the crank pulley now. I just need a few more bolts and a longer belt and she should be back on the road.

There is still a little confusion about ordering the repalcememnt brackets because the part number MARCH gave me is no longer available and the repalcement number only seems to have one bracket. Not too big of deal as I will talk to MARCH again and get it straightened out.

I do appriciate the help guys, looks like I should be able to make it to the truck show this weekend if all else go right

petey-pablo · 08-26-2010, 09:09 AM

I am useing a similar one with no problem the only diference is I have one for a Electric water pump. Nice truck Have any more pictures?

6600DURAMAX · 08-26-2010, 05:41 PM

Thanks I appriciate it,

Here are a couple shots of her

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-26-2010, 07:19 PM

Are you bringing it to the All Truck Nats? I hope so, I'd love to see it!

petey-pablo · 08-26-2010, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6600DURAMAX

Thanks I appriciate it,

Here are a couple shots of her

Thanks Oh wow thats one beautiful truck Did you just take her out of the wrapper?

clean looking truck.

firedog · 08-26-2010, 10:33 PM

i agree comming to the all truck nats you could caravan with me and sammy

ah_5500 · 08-26-2010, 10:59 PM

thanks for the pics, ive been needin a new wallpaper for the comp. killer truck

6600DURAMAX · 08-27-2010, 07:55 AM

Thanks guys I really appriciate all the good comments. I do not think I will be making the Truck Nats., I would love to, but the wife is 35 weeks pregnant so driving roughly 4 hours away at this time is a little frowned upon by her. But I have not ruled it out totally, will have to see how these next couple weeks go!

I am really looking forward to this Saturday at Arnold Park. Make sure to stop by and chat, I should be bringing both the 71 and the Duramax if I can get the wife to drive it up.

Thanks again guys

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-27-2010, 03:34 PM

Good luck this weekend!

08-18-2010, 07:47 AM	#1
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,111	March Pulley Alignment Issues I have a BBC with the dual belt March serpentine setup. I am having trouble with the power steering pump not lineing up with the crank pulley. The alternator belt is perfect. It is a little hard to explaing but the PS pump seems crooked. Now the belt kicks as soon as I start it. I check and the PS pump itself seems to be fine and not wore out, there is no play in the pulley itself. It jsut seems the brackets do not let it sit in line with the crank pulley. I have tried to shim it out but don't really tihnk it should be necessary since I am using everything that came in the kit Also there seems to be very little "tightening" adjsutment? Anyone else with these issues?? I attached an old picture of it when the truck was apart, I should have paid more attention at that point since fixing it would be 1000 times easier than now! Thanks guys Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 Build - plans - LS3-6L80e-One Tons..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

08-18-2010, 08:21 AM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: March Pulley Alignment Issues The kit I used in my truck went in perfect with zero issues. I would suggest to call them directly. http://www.marchperf.com/contact.html __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-18-2010, 09:13 AM	#3
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: March Pulley Alignment Issues Are you using an aftermarket balancer? That's what caused a problem with mine. I talked to March (Doug?) and they were extremely helpful and helped me figure the problem out. I ended up buying some balancer shims from Moroso that fixed the problem. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

08-18-2010, 09:31 AM	#4
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,111	Re: March Pulley Alignment Issues Yes, I am running a Professional Products Balancer .I thought it might be the balancer but the alternator lines up perfectly??? And it appears the ps pump pulley is sitting crooked not that itis not in or out to far? I have contacted them with little help so far thanks guys, maybe I will try and call them again __________________ 1972 K5 Build - plans - LS3-6L80e-One Tons..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

08-20-2010, 07:40 AM	#5
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,111	Re: March Pulley Alignment Issues TTT Anyone else with issues __________________ 1972 K5 Build - plans - LS3-6L80e-One Tons..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

08-25-2010, 07:57 AM	#6
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,111	Re: March Pulley Alignment Issues Have decided to try and put stock brackets on with the aluminum pulley. ANY ONE WITH BBC BRACKETS FOR SALE ???? __________________ 1972 K5 Build - plans - LS3-6L80e-One Tons..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

08-25-2010, 06:49 PM	#7
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: March Pulley Alignment Issues did you call March? __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

08-26-2010, 01:01 AM	#8
danman987123 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: texas Posts: 127	Re: March Pulley Alignment Issues i have the march kit too on my 68.....had same exact problem.......took me some time but all you have to do is align it properly with the washers they give u. DONT FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY THATS WHY ITS CROOKED. TRUST YOURSELF NOT THE PAPER......THEY CANT SEE YOUR TRUCK AND THEY DONT KNOW HOW YOUR INSTALLING IT....ONLY U ARE.... ON THE ARM THAT STICKS OUT FROM THE WATER PUMP YOU MUST PUT WASHERS BEHIND IT IF PULLEY STICKS OUT TO FAR SO IT CAN BRING THE PUMP IN TOWARDS THE MOTOR....IF YOUR PULLEY IS TO CLOSE AND YOU NEED TO PUSH IT OUT THEN PUT WASHERS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF BRACKET... i know it may seem confusing....i love the march kit i have but the ps pump, pulley, and belt did take me alot of time....and I HAD TO LEAVE EVERYTHING LOOSE UNTIL IT WAS ALL INSTALLED......PUMP, BRACKET, AND PULLEY....DONT TIGHTEN LIKE THEY TELL YOU TOO....LEAVE IT LOOSE SO U HAVE WIGGLE ROOM TO WORK WITH.... JUST DID THIS 2 WEEKS AGO ON MY TRUCK.....ALTERNATOR WAS NOT TO BAD.....PS PUMP, AND PULLEY WERE HORRIBLE..... IN THE END I LOVE IT...

08-26-2010, 08:22 AM	#9
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,111	Re: March Pulley Alignment Issues I was able to get ahold of MARCH Found the issue, the previous owner must have lost both MARCH lower brackets. My pump only had one rear lower bracket and it did not look like the ones supplied by MARCH. A friend had a factory lower bracket that I am "borrowing" , I installed it but now I have to run both the bottom factory cradle and the factroy upper bracket to make it work. The good news is the aluminum pulley does line up with the crank pulley now. I just need a few more bolts and a longer belt and she should be back on the road. There is still a little confusion about ordering the repalcememnt brackets because the part number MARCH gave me is no longer available and the repalcement number only seems to have one bracket. Not too big of deal as I will talk to MARCH again and get it straightened out. I do appriciate the help guys, looks like I should be able to make it to the truck show this weekend if all else go right __________________ 1972 K5 Build - plans - LS3-6L80e-One Tons..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

08-26-2010, 09:09 AM	#10
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: March Pulley Alignment Issues I am useing a similar one with no problem the only diference is I have one for a Electric water pump. Nice truck Have any more pictures? Attached Images __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

08-26-2010, 05:41 PM	#11
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,111	Re: March Pulley Alignment Issues Thanks I appriciate it, Here are a couple shots of her Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 Build - plans - LS3-6L80e-One Tons..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

08-26-2010, 07:19 PM	#12
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: March Pulley Alignment Issues Are you bringing it to the All Truck Nats? I hope so, I'd love to see it! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-26-2010, 10:33 PM	#14
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: March Pulley Alignment Issues i agree comming to the all truck nats you could caravan with me and sammy __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

08-26-2010, 10:59 PM	#15
ah_5500 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: knoxville, tn Posts: 155	Re: March Pulley Alignment Issues thanks for the pics, ive been needin a new wallpaper for the comp. killer truck

08-27-2010, 07:55 AM	#16
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,111	Re: March Pulley Alignment Issues Thanks guys I really appriciate all the good comments. I do not think I will be making the Truck Nats., I would love to, but the wife is 35 weeks pregnant so driving roughly 4 hours away at this time is a little frowned upon by her. But I have not ruled it out totally, will have to see how these next couple weeks go! I am really looking forward to this Saturday at Arnold Park. Make sure to stop by and chat, I should be bringing both the 71 and the Duramax if I can get the wife to drive it up. Thanks again guys __________________ 1972 K5 Build - plans - LS3-6L80e-One Tons..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years



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08-27-2010, 03:34 PM	#17
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: March Pulley Alignment Issues Good luck this weekend! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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