Ugly but effective serpentine set up.
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From: Foxfield CO 1970 Convertible
Originally Posted by BBShark
I would think twice about eliminating the tensioner. V belts are more forgiving for wear but Serp belts will just slip (especially on the water pump). The tensioner is the main reason that accessories on modern cars last so long.
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From: Belton Missouri
Originally Posted by Artsvette73
I have been using the 4.3 setup with A/C since 2002 on my 73 383. One belt systems have proven themselves to me. One wrench is all you need.And you don't have to remove half the motor to change a belt. Jack
Do you use a manual or electric fan? Are there any clearance issues?
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From: Living in the Hartland
I would think twice about eliminating the tensioner. V belts are more forgiving for wear but Serp belts will just slip (especially on the water pump). The tensioner is the main reason that accessories on modern cars last so long.
Do you use a manual or electric fan?
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From: Living in the Hartland
New hose routing, did not like the old one nor did I care for the chrome water neck.
Still want to more the alt to the passenger and run the stock vette hose, looks better and cleaner. The alt will have an adj rod running to the alt bracket on the driver side.
Still want to more the alt to the passenger and run the stock vette hose, looks better and cleaner. The alt will have an adj rod running to the alt bracket on the driver side.
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From: NC,USA
Correct me if I'm wrong...
But did the V6 not have a steel bracket running from the back of the alt down to an exhaust manifold bolt in addition to the aluminum?
Seems like all the ones I can think of from S10/blazers have had it...
But did the V6 not have a steel bracket running from the back of the alt down to an exhaust manifold bolt in addition to the aluminum?
Seems like all the ones I can think of from S10/blazers have had it...
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From: Lenoir City Tennessee
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Nice looking setup. I like the idea of the serpentine setup. Getting it powder coated would help it look even better. This would be a good winter project for my vette this year. Fevre, How much would it cost to get a set up like is pictured at the first of this thread?
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From: Living in the Hartland
Originally Posted by ZD75blue
Correct me if I'm wrong...
But did the V6 not have a steel bracket running from the back of the alt down to an exhaust manifold bolt in addition to the aluminum?
Seems like all the ones I can think of from S10/blazers have had it...
But did the V6 not have a steel bracket running from the back of the alt down to an exhaust manifold bolt in addition to the aluminum?
Seems like all the ones I can think of from S10/blazers have had it...
Probably, I am the V8 camaro this came off did but was not included, have one on my Firebird but the alt is rock solid as is so not too worried about it
Fevre, How much would it cost to get a set up like is pictured at the first of this thread?
Only problem I have had is the damn ps pump leaks at the cap, even added a second gasket
Last edited by Fevre; Jul 17, 2006 at 07:36 AM.
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From: Belton Missouri
I have a 1974 that I would like to convert. The stock location of the accessories are the same as the Camaro system. Not sure if the S-10 sytem has the accessories in the same location. I have been doing some research, but have some additonal questions, such as:
Can you still use the stock fan shroud?
Can you use the fan and clutch?
Do you have to use electric fans?
Of the three systems used out there i.e., late model truck, 4.3L S-10s, and 3rd generation Camaros, which system is best for C3s or specifically the 1974?
Audie
Can you still use the stock fan shroud?
Can you use the fan and clutch?
Do you have to use electric fans?
Of the three systems used out there i.e., late model truck, 4.3L S-10s, and 3rd generation Camaros, which system is best for C3s or specifically the 1974?
Audie
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From: grand prairie texas
Originally Posted by audiec
I have a 1974 that I would like to convert. The stock location of the accessories are the same as the Camaro system. Not sure if the S-10 sytem has the accessories in the same location. I have been doing some research, but have some additonal questions, such as:
Can you still use the stock fan shroud?
Can you use the fan and clutch?
Do you have to use electric fans?
Of the three systems used out there i.e., late model truck, 4.3L S-10s, and 3rd generation Camaros, which system is best for C3s or specifically the 1974?
Audie
Can you still use the stock fan shroud?
Can you use the fan and clutch?
Do you have to use electric fans?
Of the three systems used out there i.e., late model truck, 4.3L S-10s, and 3rd generation Camaros, which system is best for C3s or specifically the 1974?
Audie
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St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Originally Posted by ZD75blue
Correct me if I'm wrong...
But did the V6 not have a steel bracket running from the back of the alt down to an exhaust manifold bolt in addition to the aluminum?
Seems like all the ones I can think of from S10/blazers have had it...
But did the V6 not have a steel bracket running from the back of the alt down to an exhaust manifold bolt in addition to the aluminum?
Seems like all the ones I can think of from S10/blazers have had it...
You are absolutely right. There is a single bracket/brace from the alternator and PS pump that bolts to the exhaust stud. If the brace is left out the aluminum bracket will eventually fail. GM did not put these parts on for no reason, as I said before aluminum does not like high frequency flexing no matter how substantial it looks.
