Engine Accessory Drive

[81Cheyenne]

I'm building a 1982 K-24 Camper special.  I bought the truck without an engine so I got a vortec long block crate engine to drop in it.  I also ebay'ed a complete serpentine setup with AC compressor on the driver side but I'm having second thoughts on using it. Running into a lot of headaches matching the newer accessories (alt,AC,hoses...etc) with existing condensor,wiring and so forth. I'm thinking of just selling the serpentine and piecing together a v-belt setup. Anybody care to share any experience with dropping a new setup in an older truck?

[Captkaos]

The serp setup is worth changing a little wiring and some hoses in my opinion.  I just picked one up for a BBC.

[ccz145a]

Capt, may I ask where?

[81Cheyenne]

The serp setup is worth changing a little wiring and some hoses in my opinion.  I just picked one up for a BBC.

Ok, so where do I get a hose that will fit a 98 compressor and a 82 accumulater? The stock 98 hose has a slightly larger fitting on the accum end and won't fit.  Same deal with the hose that goes from the compressor to the condensor.

[82gmc3/4ton]

Do you have the aluminum or steel setup? I did it to my truck with the aluminun one and it looks great. I always hated the v belt squeal and the oem brackets being flimsy but didnt have the funds for a March setup. You will need metric bolts for the alternator and a reverse water pump. I bought all of my accessories off of Ebay for great prices.

[Captkaos]

Check a local Hose shop to see if they will make you the fittings you need.

[81Cheyenne]

Will the newer compressor work well with the older condensor,evap and accum?