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Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:24 pm Post subject: serpentine belt question yea guys!
hey guys question on the belt variations, i saw on a show on speed channel that you could in theory use the 4.3 s10/blazer serpentine setup as well as a camaro/firebird late 80's very early 90's and various other systems, if so which ones have reverse rotation water pumps and long-short pump styles compared to the traditional v-belt, thanks this question is in regaurd to retaining a/c, power steering, alt, all factory functions year is a 78' elky backed by a 700r, thanks any help clearing this up is appreciated!
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Location: 10(IL,MN,WI)
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Year: 1984
Model: El Camino
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:00 am Post subject:
They are all reverse rotation long pumps...not to be confused with reverse flow! _________________ "The day we lose our will to fight is the day we lose our freedom" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG4fe9GlWS8
im just tryin to figure out whats more worth my time searchin local boneyards or ordering new, im not woried about trial and error, im just a money issue
I would get all the brackert and pullies off one vehicle---doesn't matter which one just so long as they are all of a set so things align up properly but I would never reuse a water pump after it has been setting for awhile without the cooling system being filled---they don't last long enough to warrant doing the job twice. Get the replacement water pump for the doner vehicle and engine type...I have done this swap several times and used different donor vehicles and had no issues with any of them............................Dan _________________ I don't think I have ever had a car that was "FINISHED"........unless it was totaled.
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Location: 10(IL,MN,WI)
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Posts: 3617
Year: 1984
Model: El Camino
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:12 pm Post subject:
Also if the donor car is an F-body with electric dual fans, the radiator and fans can be used. _________________ "The day we lose our will to fight is the day we lose our freedom" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG4fe9GlWS8
I have the entire seerpentine setup from a 93 S10 Blazer. I plan on putting it on the 350 I just installed in my 86 El Camino. I just cannot remember which side the A/C is on . I'll look at it tomorrow and let you know. I do know this much, take everything! from the donor engine. I mean every last bracket, bolt and clip. You will not find these pieces anywhere else.
I currently have the entire standard belt setup from my 86 4.3 on the 350. No mods have been required yet. _________________ 86 El Camino Conquista
69 Trans Am
56 F100
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Location: 6(FL)
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Posts: 20
Year: 1986
Model: El Camino
Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:48 pm Post subject:
OK, got a look at the bracket setup for the serpentine belt set up that I pulled off the 93 Blazer. I can't tell a thing without putting all the accessories back together. Got to thinking, maybe if I looked at that 94 Astro Van I've got in the driveway I might find what we're looking for. Sure enough, the Astro has all the accessories in the same position as my Elky. This means no moving A/C lines, electrical, etc. So that is a setup that would work. _________________ 86 El Camino Conquista
69 Trans Am
56 F100
I'm not trying to push ebay but give these guys a call _________________ 1978 chevy El Camino 355/350 two tone blue
1985 chevy El Camino 355/5 speed Black
1999 chevy Tahoe which brought both El's home on a trailer
2005 toyota Camry
They sure are proud of them! I'll use the bone yard method. My go to guy told me 125 for it all 100 for a non air. _________________ "Still Just Truck'in"
"Johnny"
Bradley, Illinois
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Year: 1971
Model: El Camino
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:05 am Post subject:
Considering that these are all new parts, right down the the needed bolts, nuts, washers, header spacers and belt, it's not a bad deal. Instructions are complete and easy to follow and every single part, including the bolts, nuts and screws have part numbers. _________________ Mama Mayhem's Gallery
I'ma going to EL
15.610 @ 90.31mph 9/8/06
not pushing ebay, just helping find parts _________________ 1978 chevy El Camino 355/350 two tone blue
1985 chevy El Camino 355/5 speed Black
1999 chevy Tahoe which brought both El's home on a trailer
2005 toyota Camry
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I'll use the bone yard method. My go to guy told me 125 for it all 100 for a non air. 
