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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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serp belt system on a gen1

will there be any problem with me runn the serp belt system off my iroc on a gen 1 block its an 010 block goin carb.. my main question is the water pump will it be ok i think some one told that they spin a diff way
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 02:52 AM
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Re: serp belt system on a gen1

Assuming it is a small block gm it should bolt right up. Use the same water pump as your IROC. They spin the same way. Good luck!!
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 06:24 AM
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Re: serp belt system on a gen1

Use the iroc water pump. The serpentine belts have reverse flow pumps.
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by doc221978
Use the iroc water pump. The serpentine belts have reverse flow pumps.
Actually reverse rotation pumps.
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Re: serp belt system on a gen1

thanks thats what i thought i had to do
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