Serpentine belt conversion question? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Heinz55 · 10-25-2010, 02:21 PM

picked up a 1979 SB 350. I wanna go with a serpentine belt set up, but can't afford aftermarker bling and chrome with the associated $$$ cost.

I have heard that late model GM serpentine set upd (Blazer, s-10, caprice, etc) will work on the 350 block. If so, I can get all that at the junkyard for about $100 or less, some powder coat "chrome", and I should be fine.

Will this work, or is the swap not that painless?

Thanks in advance for any help

babyJay · 10-25-2010, 02:39 PM

should work fine, provided the heads have the bolt holes in the right spots, which they should.

**N2TRUX** · 10-25-2010, 03:21 PM

There was a thread recently on the subject that had links to older posts as well. Unfortunately I can't find it right now. Do some digging and you should get all you need to know and more...

Heinz55 · 10-25-2010, 03:59 PM

Thanks, though I remebered reading it, this makes the engine a lot cheaper to rebuild now

Pop's C-10 · 10-25-2010, 04:47 PM

don't for get to get tha reverse flow water pump to go along with tha set up

**N2TRUX** · 10-25-2010, 05:41 PM

Try these-

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benoit454 · 10-25-2010, 06:38 PM

if you run a mech. fan the fan has to match the reverse flow.

I think it looks alot cleaner without sepr. setups, all them big brackets and pulleys. But it gets the job done.

DirtyLarry · 10-25-2010, 07:45 PM

This serpentine question comes up all too often.

Here is another helpful link.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=233335

You can also find info>>>>>

The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > Info Center > FAQ > FAQ Truck Tech > Engine and Drivetrain and pick Serp Setups from the list.

10-25-2010, 02:21 PM	#1
Heinz55 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 57	Serpentine belt conversion question? picked up a 1979 SB 350. I wanna go with a serpentine belt set up, but can't afford aftermarker bling and chrome with the associated $$$ cost. I have heard that late model GM serpentine set upd (Blazer, s-10, caprice, etc) will work on the 350 block. If so, I can get all that at the junkyard for about $100 or less, some powder coat "chrome", and I should be fine. Will this work, or is the swap not that painless? Thanks in advance for any help __________________ During first and only engine rebuild " That O-ring? It's a spare I think, but lets keep it just in case we discover we need it" 1955 Chevy 2nd series, "Mabel"

10-25-2010, 02:39 PM	#2
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Serpentine belt conversion question? should work fine, provided the heads have the bolt holes in the right spots, which they should. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

10-25-2010, 03:21 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Serpentine belt conversion question? There was a thread recently on the subject that had links to older posts as well. Unfortunately I can't find it right now. Do some digging and you should get all you need to know and more... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-25-2010, 03:59 PM	#4
Heinz55 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 57	Re: Serpentine belt conversion question? Thanks, though I remebered reading it, this makes the engine a lot cheaper to rebuild now __________________ During first and only engine rebuild " That O-ring? It's a spare I think, but lets keep it just in case we discover we need it" 1955 Chevy 2nd series, "Mabel"

10-25-2010, 04:47 PM	#5
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Serpentine belt conversion question? don't for get to get tha reverse flow water pump to go along with tha set up

10-25-2010, 05:41 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Serpentine belt conversion question? Try these- LINK LINK LINK __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-25-2010, 06:38 PM	#7
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Serpentine belt conversion question? if you run a mech. fan the fan has to match the reverse flow. I think it looks alot cleaner without sepr. setups, all them big brackets and pulleys. But it gets the job done. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

10-25-2010, 07:45 PM	#8
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Serpentine belt conversion question? This serpentine question comes up all too often. Here is another helpful link. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=233335 You can also find info>>>>> The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > Info Center > FAQ > FAQ Truck Tech > Engine and Drivetrain and pick Serp Setups from the list. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram



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