Serpentine conversion
Cargo Master
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From: Northern VA
One way to do it would be to grab:
1. A/C-Power steering bracket
2. Alternator--Tensioner bracket
3. Crank pulley, fan, misc idlers etc
All from a 1987-1997 ford truck/bronco 351w.
That's it just install and torque to spec and use original hardware.
1. A/C-Power steering bracket
2. Alternator--Tensioner bracket
3. Crank pulley, fan, misc idlers etc
All from a 1987-1997 ford truck/bronco 351w.
That's it just install and torque to spec and use original hardware.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: NEW ZEALAND
Belt
Hi , i am converting as well , i have 1990 f150 front brackets , no smog pump on a 74 351W block , i have had this belt on withe the original alt 910K6 , have not tried it with the 3g alternator yet have to grind bracket, should be the same id imagine .Cheers
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From: Virginia
What a pain and for what? I will admit it would be nice to have if you have a 3G and really need the power of a 3G alternator. But other than that, I see it as a liability. I have seen too many vehicles stranded on the side of the road because one little thing went wrong and ruined the serpentine belt. Bearing in the A/C clutch. If it goes bad on a v-belt truck, just take the belt off and keep going. On a serpentine setup, your stranded. Idler bearing goes bad, your stranded.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: NEW ZEALAND
Serp belt
In my case i dont have any 351 front brackets for vee belts , i didnt want a 2g alternator causing a fire, or melt down , i had a spare 1990 5.8 , im am sure with new bearings and pumps etc it will last me a long time and look very tidy , i dont think i have ever seen a charge ameter gauge ever move , be better off with a volt meter . I am running Motec ecu and like good lights etc . Millions of cars and trucks with serp drive setup , .Cheers
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Georgia
What a pain and for what? I will admit it would be nice to have if you have a 3G and really need the power of a 3G alternator. But other than that, I see it as a liability. I have seen too many vehicles stranded on the side of the road because one little thing went wrong and ruined the serpentine belt. Bearing in the A/C clutch. If it goes bad on a v-belt truck, just take the belt off and keep going. On a serpentine setup, your stranded. Idler bearing goes bad, your stranded.
Heck, while I have my engine out I'm putting in an override for the oil pressure/starter safety switch.
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: St Albert, Alberta
One option is to use the serp system from the mid 80's Panthers no idlers no auto tensioners separate serp belt for the A/C. This was the original and first serp system used by anybody.
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