5.3 truck belt info - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**oldman3** · 05-13-2014, 02:29 PM

Not sure if this is posted some place, but thought it should be put on here.
My son put a 5.3 in a 49 Dodge, the owner didn't want AC or power steering, so the PS was removed. I did some checking an found info on the tri-five site. Here's a couple pics showing the routeing of belt with no PS and the part number. We got the belt at NAPA for around $28.00, it's a 6 rib, 13/16" X 75-5/8". Haven't run the engine yet, but I think it has enough contact on the water pump, that it should be OK. Hope this might help someone...Jim

**truckdude239** · 05-13-2014, 04:35 PM

Same amount of contact as stock

BR3W CITY · 05-13-2014, 05:00 PM

Yup, luckily because of the routing, nothing has to be drastically changed, and no additional tensionsers need to be added. Good looking out on the info.

66LSx · 05-13-2014, 11:15 PM

just to push the point home....

**oldman3** · 05-13-2014, 11:24 PM

Thanks for posting back guys...Jim

05-13-2014, 02:29 PM	#1
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	5.3 truck belt info Not sure if this is posted some place, but thought it should be put on here. My son put a 5.3 in a 49 Dodge, the owner didn't want AC or power steering, so the PS was removed. I did some checking an found info on the tri-five site. Here's a couple pics showing the routeing of belt with no PS and the part number. We got the belt at NAPA for around $28.00, it's a 6 rib, 13/16" X 75-5/8". Haven't run the engine yet, but I think it has enough contact on the water pump, that it should be OK. Hope this might help someone...Jim Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

05-13-2014, 04:35 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: 5.3 truck belt info Same amount of contact as stock __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

05-13-2014, 05:00 PM	#3
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: 5.3 truck belt info Yup, luckily because of the routing, nothing has to be drastically changed, and no additional tensionsers need to be added. Good looking out on the info. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

05-13-2014, 11:15 PM	#4
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: 5.3 truck belt info just to push the point home.... __________________ 1966 C10 SWB Fleet 5.3L LM7 Vortec / 4L60e Swap 1966 C10 w/ 5.3L/4L60e Build Thread 2012 GMC Sierra 5.3L 4x4 CCSB

05-13-2014, 11:24 PM	#5
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 5.3 truck belt info Thanks for posting back guys...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />



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