| [GMCnet] 455 Serpentine belt system. [message #78091 is a reply to message #78079] |
Fri, 26 March 2010 14:42   |
GMC_LES
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Registered: October 2009
Location: Montreal
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I'm looking for feedback from those of you who have done a serpentine belt
conversion on their 455. Pros & cons. I've heard that some have taken the
serpentine setup off due to problems. What where the problems?
I want to upgrade to a CS130D alternator, Sanden type A/C compressor, and a
newer PS pump with a hydroboost return port. These accessories can easily be
found used in the men's malls and most come with serpentine pulleys
nowadays. Doing a serpentine conversion might reduce the overall difficulty
in finding suitable accessories. Custom brackets will no doubt be required,
but I'm good at that.
I am also curious if anyone has done a serpentine conversion that spins the
water pump & fan in the original direction? I'd prefer this simply so that
replacement waterpumps are easier to find. I don't want to have to look for
another fan or special water pump.
What Crank & water pump pulleys are being used? What tensioner? Knowing this
info would save me a bit of time in looking for suitable donor parts.
Thanks,
Les Burt
Montreal
'75 EL2
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Les Burt
Montreal
1975 Eleganza 26ft
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