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mgkgmc · 04-25-2018, 11:42 AM

Quick question does a late 80s Silverado factory serpentine setup work in 67-72 trucks? Will it cause any clearance problems with the power steering pump and lower hose? I bought a later 350 it already has the correct water pump with the setup btw.

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-25-2018, 01:48 PM

I don't know but let us know the answer if you try it.

**Smitty** · 04-25-2018, 02:03 PM

I used a serpentine set-up from a '93 GMC. Used alternator, a/c comp. p/s pump from the same application. No clearance problems. Although I'm not sure what sequence of years are strung together. This was on a '71 with a 350.

stsalvage · 04-25-2018, 07:39 PM

Only thing i don't like about that style.Is most of you are not really up on your maintenance.That system dose a fine job But when it brakes or shreds and you doing 60-70 in a 3 or 4 lane highway and your power steering goes out the Fan stops you have a short window.To get it toi the side of the road.The power steering is a ***** when it takes a dive Plus that new water pump.Its not like the 283-327 short water pump.I see lots of headaches.I keep the stock stuff works for me 2 belts.I know when i lose the fan belt i still got my steering

carryall · 04-25-2018, 10:22 PM

Yes it will. The previous owner put in a serpentine setup out of an 1980s model chevy in my 1967 suburban.

mgkgmc · 04-26-2018, 10:16 AM

I was successful in getting it installed last night. The power steering is a little close to the frame but it actually fits quite well really no issues.

mgkgmc · 04-26-2018, 10:18 AM

I'll post some pictures later.

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-26-2018, 11:25 AM

Awesome, looking forward to the pics

RUN GMC · 04-26-2018, 12:29 PM

In trucks you can use both the truck 90s style serpentine system and also the 2 piece serpentine system off the front of V6 (chevy blazer, s-10, etc) motors.....just keep in mind you need to purchase or take the reverse water pump off the donor......all other devices turn the normal direction just the water pump turns in reverse.......also in turn if you are trying use this in a gm car the truck style system (horse shoe hoop design) wont work because it puts power steering into the driver side frame rail but the V6 version will work for a car install..........also before getting the 2 piece you have to make sure your heads have the holes to allow it to be bolted to it ......pictures in this link to older thread.......

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

mgkgmc · 04-26-2018, 09:17 PM

Here is what it looks like fits nicely. Still got my work cut out but I’m happy that went so well so far.

04-25-2018, 11:42 AM	#1
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,355	Serpentine setup 67-72 Quick question does a late 80s Silverado factory serpentine setup work in 67-72 trucks? Will it cause any clearance problems with the power steering pump and lower hose? I bought a later 350 it already has the correct water pump with the setup btw. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 stepside 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 2004 Chevy Colorado 1989 Swb Silverado 1972 Aj's Stormer

04-25-2018, 01:48 PM	#2
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,271	Re: Serpentine setup 67-72 I don't know but let us know the answer if you try it. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

04-25-2018, 02:03 PM	#3
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,136	Re: Serpentine setup 67-72 I used a serpentine set-up from a '93 GMC. Used alternator, a/c comp. p/s pump from the same application. No clearance problems. Although I'm not sure what sequence of years are strung together. This was on a '71 with a 350. __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

04-25-2018, 07:39 PM	#4
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: Serpentine setup 67-72 Only thing i don't like about that style.Is most of you are not really up on your maintenance.That system dose a fine job But when it brakes or shreds and you doing 60-70 in a 3 or 4 lane highway and your power steering goes out the Fan stops you have a short window.To get it toi the side of the road.The power steering is a ***** when it takes a dive Plus that new water pump.Its not like the 283-327 short water pump.I see lots of headaches.I keep the stock stuff works for me 2 belts.I know when i lose the fan belt i still got my steering

04-25-2018, 10:22 PM	#5
carryall Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ROMNEY, WV USA Posts: 304	Re: Serpentine setup 67-72 Yes it will. The previous owner put in a serpentine setup out of an 1980s model chevy in my 1967 suburban. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Chevy Truck 1969 Chevy Panel Truck work in progress 1971 GMC 1500 all orginal 1972 Chevy Suburban brought from orignal owner 1984 Dodge Rampage 45,000 original miles 1992 Dodge D150 1994 Buick Roadmaster (LT1 Engine) 2000 Chevy Stepside Z71 2008 Honda Element

04-26-2018, 10:16 AM	#6
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,355	Re: Serpentine setup 67-72 I was successful in getting it installed last night. The power steering is a little close to the frame but it actually fits quite well really no issues. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 stepside 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 2004 Chevy Colorado 1989 Swb Silverado 1972 Aj's Stormer

04-26-2018, 10:18 AM	#7
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,355	Re: Serpentine setup 67-72 I'll post some pictures later. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 stepside 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 2004 Chevy Colorado 1989 Swb Silverado 1972 Aj's Stormer

04-26-2018, 11:25 AM	#8
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,271	Re: Serpentine setup 67-72 Awesome, looking forward to the pics __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

04-26-2018, 12:29 PM	#9
RUN GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: North AL Posts: 363	Re: Serpentine setup 67-72 In trucks you can use both the truck 90s style serpentine system and also the 2 piece serpentine system off the front of V6 (chevy blazer, s-10, etc) motors.....just keep in mind you need to purchase or take the reverse water pump off the donor......all other devices turn the normal direction just the water pump turns in reverse.......also in turn if you are trying use this in a gm car the truck style system (horse shoe hoop design) wont work because it puts power steering into the driver side frame rail but the V6 version will work for a car install..........also before getting the 2 piece you have to make sure your heads have the holes to allow it to be bolted to it ......pictures in this link to older thread....... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=233335 __________________ http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...baae5d9a7e.jpg Last edited by RUN GMC; 04-26-2018 at 12:35 PM.

04-26-2018, 09:17 PM	#10
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,355	Re: Serpentine setup 67-72 Here is what it looks like fits nicely. Still got my work cut out but I’m happy that went so well so far. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 stepside 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 2004 Chevy Colorado 1989 Swb Silverado 1972 Aj's Stormer



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