[GMCnet] 455 Serpentine belt system [message #78265] |
Sun, 28 March 2010 10:59 |
GMC_LES
Messages: 569 Registered: October 2009 Location: Montreal
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NEW THREAD !!
This discussion was originally started under the "Cad 500 Serpentine Belt"
thread.
http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg
<http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=11032> &th=11032
To keep both discussions on topic, I've started over.
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
1975 Eleganza II 26ft
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Les Burt
Montreal
1975 Eleganza 26ft
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