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Jun 11, 2002 | 11:41 AM

groovyjay

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*** March Serpentine Conversion installed, PICS!!! ***

Ok, I still haven't permanently fitted the PS pump pulley and I haven't ordered the belt yet but other than that it's there!

See the pics and tell me what do you think, I'm in a helluwa hurry now, so I'll get into the details later...

Jun 11, 2002 | 11:44 AM

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Re: *** March Serpentine Conversion installed, PICS!!! *** (groovyjay)

very nice setup!!! :cool:

:cheers:

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Jun 11, 2002 | 02:11 PM

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Re: *** March Serpentine Conversion installed, PICS!!! *** (groovyjay)

Looks great Jay! Nice work (although your Richmond transmission deserves better treatment than being left in a pile on the workbench :lol:).

Where did you get the PS pump and reservoir? Directly from March?

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Jun 11, 2002 | 02:27 PM

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Re: *** March Serpentine Conversion installed, PICS!!! *** (groovyjay)

Jay,

Your car looks great. Where did you get the plate to block off the AC/Heater hole? I need one for mine.

Mark

Jun 11, 2002 | 02:53 PM

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Re: *** March Serpentine Conversion installed, PICS!!! *** (GrandSportC3)

GrandSportC3: I couldn't agree more! :lol:

Flareside: :lol: I know I should take better care of it but there is just piles of stuff in the garage I feel like I'm drowning here! And the reservoir like the rest of the March kit came through Summit racing after talking directly with March. :cheers:

81Vette: Thanks, the plate was custom made by a friend who is a real wizard with this kind of stuff he also made my new inner rear bumber which also can be found in my pics. :yesnod:

[Modified by groovyjay, 1:15 PM 6/11/2002]

Jun 11, 2002 | 03:02 PM

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Re: *** March Serpentine Conversion installed, PICS!!! *** (groovyjay)

Nice!!! :cool: :cheers:

Jun 11, 2002 | 03:16 PM

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Re: *** March Serpentine Conversion installed, PICS!!! *** (Mike69)

Mike69: Thanks Buddy! :cheers:

Jun 11, 2002 | 03:49 PM

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Re: *** March Serpentine Conversion installed, PICS!!! *** (groovyjay)

That is a really nice set up,and it looks like they have corrected the P.S. pump bracket. I was really disappointed when mine did not fit correctly. So was March! You will be glad that you installed the serpentine belt system, besides looking good it is a big improvement over all of the belts on the original set up. Roger

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Jun 11, 2002 | 03:54 PM

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Re: *** March Serpentine Conversion installed, PICS!!! *** (Roger L. Gibbons)

Roger L. Gibbons: Thanks, what was wrong with your PS bracket? how does it differ from mine? I like the idea of only one belt doing all the work... :yesnod:

Jun 11, 2002 | 03:59 PM

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Re: *** March Serpentine Conversion installed, PICS!!! *** (groovyjay)

Quote:

I like the idea of only one belt doing all the work... :yesnod:

Ya but if one belt goes then no go for you. :lol:
Keep a spare in the trunk. ;)

Jun 11, 2002 | 04:02 PM

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Re: *** March Serpentine Conversion installed, PICS!!! *** (Fevre)

Fevre: :yesnod: My old V-grooves popped the belts out every now and then, so I'm kinda used to changing belts. I think I'll order couple spare belts just to be safe... :lol:

Jun 11, 2002 | 04:15 PM

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Re: *** March Serpentine Conversion installed, PICS!!! *** (groovyjay)

My bracket appeared to be lower and farther out and the P.S. pump pulley hit the crossmember. It looks like they have raised the P.S. pump to clear the cross member. PS your garage looks like a real man's garage. I never did believe those pictures of spotless garages and floors. I have never been able to keep my garage clean or neat. I don't even have a straight line to go from the garage door to the house door! I also have several obstacles that must be over come to enter the house. Your car is looking real good, you have done a lot of nice work on it. Roger

Jun 11, 2002 | 04:23 PM

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Re: *** March Serpentine Conversion installed, PICS!!! *** (Roger L. Gibbons)

Roger L. Gibbons: Ok, when we test fitted the engine the ps pump cleared the cross member just fine.

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PS your garage looks like a real man's garage. I never did believe those pictures of spotless garages and floors. I have never been able to keep my garage clean or neat. I don't even have a straight line to go from the garage door to the house door! I also have several obstacles that must be over come to enter the house.

:D :lol: :) ;)

Jun 11, 2002 | 11:16 PM

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Re: *** March Serpentine Conversion installed, PICS!!! *** (groovyjay)

Hey GroovyJay where did you get that alternator mount with the rod ends on it? Looks nice.

Jun 12, 2002 | 12:43 AM

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Re: *** March Serpentine Conversion installed, PICS!!! *** (groovyjay)

Lookin' good! Ok, couldn't help but notice those shoes... :p: :jester

Jun 12, 2002 | 08:07 AM

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Re: *** March Serpentine Conversion installed, PICS!!! *** (groovyjay)

Groovy, you are going to have one helluva good looking car! I'm really looking forward to see your car in live!!! And running... :cheers:

Jun 12, 2002 | 09:24 AM

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Re: *** March Serpentine Conversion installed, PICS!!! *** (FinnShark)

:eek: Wow you have a lot of VERY nice & top quality parts going on your car Jay ! It looks really good. The end product should be just incredible :yesnod: .

What width & backspacing did you use on the back wheels ? It looks perfect !