Haven't updated this for awhile. Not much progress on the engine. Rockers are set, crank pulley bolted on. Painted a bunch of engine brackets after having a high school kid sandblast them in his shop class.
Still haven't received my carb back from SMI. Don't know if I said yet or not, but mine broke in shipping out to them. Broke the carb body at the fuel inlet. Dumb me, I didn't buy the extra insurance. So, I asked them to just build me one of their cores. Another $150 or so I think. I'm not ready to bolt it on, so I guess not a big deal.
I have been thinking about the serp belt setup more. For ease of installation, I have been making my stock stuff nice, in case I just put it back stock. However, I still want to do the serp setup. I purchased brackets for a 98 serpentine, but I think it could be easier if I drop back to the late 80's early 90's setup. These should take the same AC compressor, power steering pump, and alternator. Just with serpentine pulleys. Also, still the reverse water pump.
Here are some questions regarding serpentine belts.
Can I use my SI alternator and put a serp pulley on it? I know I can put the pulley on, but will it line up?
How do I change my AC compressor over to the serp pulley?
Can I use my 83 power steering pump with a serpentine pulley?
I ask, because I have a brand new AC compressor and power steering pump. My alternator is also only a year old or so. I have been searching and just haven't been able to find the answer to these questions, unless I just missed them. I'm not the greatest at searches sometimes.
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