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70GMCer · 06-04-2006, 07:02 AM

Did GM make a Serpentine Belt setup for an early SBC that didn't have an AC bracket to it? I would like to start looking for this setup in a junk yard if I knew what vehicle to look for. Again, I'm looking for one without the AC option.

steve

64fleetside · 06-04-2006, 08:12 AM

no they all used the a/c bracket, just used an idler pulley instead of the a/c comp,,brian

70GMCer · 06-04-2006, 08:34 AM

what type of idler pulley is needed? Brand name?

neonlarry · 06-04-2006, 08:57 AM

GM A\C delete pulley.
P.S. Hard to find one in JY, not many out there.

**Palf70Step** · 06-04-2006, 09:52 AM

You can get them from the dealer still I assume, I picked up one from Wes's Classic heartbeat. It just bolts in place of the A/C compressor.

Americanrider · 06-04-2006, 12:14 PM

Look for wrecked 1 ton 30 Vans & trucks w/ a 5.7, I just saw a 95 Chevy-30 Van that was a locksmith's truck and was wrecked in the front & rear, it did not have AC or smog, just the PS & Alt & 2 idler/tension pulleys @ the 10:30 & 5:30 o'clock positions. Next trip into the yards keep an eye out for all-white rigs that look like contractors or city-owned vehicles. This was the 1st one like it I have ran accross and it's a cleaner looking setup IMHO.

70GMCer · 06-04-2006, 12:52 PM

thanks for that info....

cableguy0 · 06-04-2006, 01:03 PM

call jerrys chevrolet on joppa rd. they should have them in stock. all you need is the delete pulley its around 40 bucks

70GMCer · 06-04-2006, 03:43 PM

thanks cableguy

jugernot · 06-04-2006, 04:30 PM

Do you need a reverse flow water pump? I have thought of doing is my self, but a just bought a water pump.

cableguy0 · 06-04-2006, 04:31 PM

yup you have to get a reverse flow otherwise water wont move through the engine

Fastrucken · 06-04-2006, 06:27 PM

The early TPI camaro's 85-87 had a different setup then the one pictured. the alt is mounted on the pass side and the serp belt went around the crank wp and alt and think the PS pump was run by a v belt........ also the water pump is normal rotation too.....

**Palf70Step** · 06-04-2006, 09:57 PM

Also watch when you get a reverse flow waterpump, they do not have a nozzle for the heater. Make sure you have a radiator connection, or the waterpump your purchasing has a threaded plug where you can swap out the nipple from the old waterpump.

06-04-2006, 07:02 AM	#1
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Serpentine Belt ? Did GM make a Serpentine Belt setup for an early SBC that didn't have an AC bracket to it? I would like to start looking for this setup in a junk yard if I knew what vehicle to look for. Again, I'm looking for one without the AC option. steve __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

06-04-2006, 08:12 AM	#2
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: Serpentine Belt ? no they all used the a/c bracket, just used an idler pulley instead of the a/c comp,,brian

06-04-2006, 08:34 AM	#3
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Serpentine Belt ? what type of idler pulley is needed? Brand name? __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

06-04-2006, 08:57 AM	#4
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Re: Serpentine Belt ? GM A\C delete pulley. P.S. Hard to find one in JY, not many out there. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

06-04-2006, 09:52 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,471	Re: Serpentine Belt ? You can get them from the dealer still I assume, I picked up one from Wes's Classic heartbeat. It just bolts in place of the A/C compressor. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-04-2006, 12:14 PM	#6
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: Serpentine Belt ? Look for wrecked 1 ton 30 Vans & trucks w/ a 5.7, I just saw a 95 Chevy-30 Van that was a locksmith's truck and was wrecked in the front & rear, it did not have AC or smog, just the PS & Alt & 2 idler/tension pulleys @ the 10:30 & 5:30 o'clock positions. Next trip into the yards keep an eye out for all-white rigs that look like contractors or city-owned vehicles. This was the 1st one like it I have ran accross and it's a cleaner looking setup IMHO. Last edited by Americanrider; 06-04-2006 at 12:15 PM.

06-04-2006, 12:52 PM	#7
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Serpentine Belt ? thanks for that info.... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

06-04-2006, 01:03 PM	#8
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: Serpentine Belt ? call jerrys chevrolet on joppa rd. they should have them in stock. all you need is the delete pulley its around 40 bucks __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

06-04-2006, 03:43 PM	#9
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Serpentine Belt ? thanks cableguy __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

06-04-2006, 04:30 PM	#10
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Serpentine Belt ? Do you need a reverse flow water pump? I have thought of doing is my self, but a just bought a water pump. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

06-04-2006, 04:31 PM	#11
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: Serpentine Belt ? yup you have to get a reverse flow otherwise water wont move through the engine __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

06-04-2006, 06:27 PM	#12
Fastrucken Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Peninsula, Oh Posts: 197	Re: Serpentine Belt ? The early TPI camaro's 85-87 had a different setup then the one pictured. the alt is mounted on the pass side and the serp belt went around the crank wp and alt and think the PS pump was run by a v belt........ also the water pump is normal rotation too..... __________________ A good friend will come bail you out of jail, but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "That was ****ing awesome."

06-04-2006, 09:57 PM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,471	Re: Serpentine Belt ? Also watch when you get a reverse flow waterpump, they do not have a nozzle for the heater. Make sure you have a radiator connection, or the waterpump your purchasing has a threaded plug where you can swap out the nipple from the old waterpump. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 06-04-2006 at 09:57 PM.



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