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| Author: | Aarchistut [ Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:06 am ] |
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I remember reading some topics on placeing an Serp belt on these /6's. This is my intention on mine but i dont remember if there is a standard bracket for this mod. Anyone know if i can order one of if i have to have one special made? |
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| Author: | Joshie225 [ Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:59 am ] |
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It's 100% custom. |
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| Author: | Super6 [ Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:32 pm ] |
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As Joshie said, it is a 100% custom conversion. I did it to my slant, search for "serpentine" and you should find two or three other posts where I have relayed everything I did to complete the conversion. The short version: I had to fabricate a bracket, machine a water pump pulley, machine an adapter for a junkyard crank pulley, and adapt other junkyard components (alternator, automatic tensioner, and pulleys). -S/6 |
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| Author: | CStryker [ Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:42 pm ] |
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I'll admit this is probably a dumb question, but what's the inherent advantage in using a spring loaded tensioner over a solid, adjustable tensioner? It seems to me a solid adjustable tensioner mated to the alternator, for example, would be both easier to fabricate and have a longer service life. |
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| Author: | Bren67Cuda904 [ Wed Oct 11, 2006 5:03 pm ] |
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I am currently working on a serp system that leaves the alt in the stock location. It will also be able to handle multiable setups. ie- power steering A/C or none or ethier one. Crank pulley is done, Alt adapter just needs its parts welded and it will be done, water pump pulley came off a Sable and just needs the 4 holes redrilled. More info will come with pics as soon as its done. |
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| Author: | Super6 [ Thu Oct 12, 2006 8:06 am ] |
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Quote: I'll admit this is probably a dumb question, but what's the inherent advantage in using a spring loaded tensioner over a solid, adjustable tensioner? It seems to me a solid adjustable tensioner mated to the alternator, for example, would be both easier to fabricate and have a longer service life.
The advantages as I see it:1) Only one tool is needed to change the belt (3/8 breaker bar with a 9/16" socket) 2) Belt tension remains basically constant, even as the belt stretches over time. 3) That constant belt tension is in the proper range. When my friend and I were deciding on where to place the tensioner, we took into account the torque (in various positions) of the automatic tensioner, and using a belt tensioner tool, were able to position the tensioner so as to provide the proper amount of belt tension, without being too tight. |
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| Author: | Aarchistut [ Thu Oct 12, 2006 1:12 pm ] |
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I am not set up to perform this type of fabrication. I sure hope my local machine shop doesn't rape me when i present my desires to them when they overhaul my /6. If so does this seem feasible, i will be running a custom electric fan for the custom radiator. can i just remove the hard mounted fan and run the normal V belts until i can get everything together for a quick swap out to S belt? Not sure if this will have an adverse effect on the motor. |
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