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Old 01-21-2012, 10:30 PM
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Truck idler pulley question

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What idler pulley is that? The one below the alt?

Also what crank pulley is that?
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Re: Truck idler pulley question

Before you get too far along, does the alternator clear your hood?
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Re: Truck idler pulley question

relocated truck idler pulley on a bracket, pretty simple to make
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Re: Truck idler pulley question

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Before you get too far along, does the alternator clear your hood?
That's what I'm wondering. I've a harwood 3" cowl hood, but I can't be sure until I actually test fit everything.

I'm still getting WAYYYY ahead of myself since my first LS conversion isn't even started. The truck stuff would be a 5.3 in my '89 IROC and I'm a long way from even thinking about that car.
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Re: Truck idler pulley question

So is there any info on what size cowl is needed to clear the alt? I searched, but nothing solid. Someones gotta know by know I'd assume!
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