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skokie · 06-02-2004, 12:49 AM

What parts would I need to convert my long waterpump setup to a short waterpump setup? Other than a short waterpump

Thanks

*1972C10* · 06-02-2004, 02:17 AM

alt brackets ps bracket pulleys for water pump and crank.
and if you have ac ac brackets.

70ChevyLongbed · 06-02-2004, 08:41 AM

I switched from long to short last year. In addition to 1972C10's list I also found that the type of brackets depend on if your heads have accessory bolt holes for those brackets. Mine did not have the holes so I went with the Alan Grove Components bracket made just for this problem. It was expensive for one bracket, but it has worked great, and I didn't really have any other option. Here's some pic's from their site:

RON WOODGEARD · 06-02-2004, 09:46 AM

Jason, Those seem pretty nice. How's the finish on them? The site doesn't show very well. are they aluminum, Polished, etc.???

70ChevyLongbed · 06-02-2004, 10:10 AM

Ron,

They come with no finish at all. I'm going to paint mine when I put headers on. A couple of people suggested that I need to do it right away because they will rust... but no sign of that yet.

dmec · 06-02-2004, 11:22 PM

i have all the brackets and pulleys if interested.

*1972C10* · 06-02-2004, 11:34 PM

Most Heads have the bolt holes in the front So you will more than likley not need the fancy brackets like 75chevylongbed suggested

70ChevyLongbed · 06-14-2004, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972C10

Most Heads have the bolt holes in the front So you will more than likley not need the fancy brackets like 75chevylongbed suggested

It wasn't a suggestion to use these brackets... I was simply warning Skokie of a problem I ran into. I realize that the heads on my motor are in the minority, but I wish I would have known what to look for when I went through this, it would have saved me a lot of time and money trying to get the other brackets to work.

06-02-2004, 12:49 AM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Converting to Short Waterpump What parts would I need to convert my long waterpump setup to a short waterpump setup? Other than a short waterpump Thanks

06-02-2004, 08:41 AM	#3
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,265	I switched from long to short last year. In addition to 1972C10's list I also found that the type of brackets depend on if your heads have accessory bolt holes for those brackets. Mine did not have the holes so I went with the Alan Grove Components bracket made just for this problem. It was expensive for one bracket, but it has worked great, and I didn't really have any other option. Here's some pic's from their site: __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold Last edited by 70ChevyLongbed; 06-14-2004 at 02:34 PM.

06-02-2004, 10:10 AM	#5
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,265	Ron, They come with no finish at all. I'm going to paint mine when I put headers on. A couple of people suggested that I need to do it right away because they will rust... but no sign of that yet. __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

06-02-2004, 02:17 AM	#2
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	alt brackets ps bracket pulleys for water pump and crank. and if you have ac ac brackets.

06-02-2004, 09:46 AM	#4
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Jason, Those seem pretty nice. How's the finish on them? The site doesn't show very well. are they aluminum, Polished, etc.???

06-02-2004, 11:22 PM	#6
dmec Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: yucaipa ca Posts: 580	i have all the brackets and pulleys if interested.

06-02-2004, 11:34 PM	#7
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Most Heads have the bolt holes in the front So you will more than likley not need the fancy brackets like 75chevylongbed suggested



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