Engine Accessories: 1970 HELP
Engine Accessories: 1970 HELP
Hey guys I've got a 1970 SBC 350, the engine has been bored .030 over with a mild performance camshaft. When I bought the engine it came with no accessories and now I'm in a pickle. Wondering if anyone can answer my questions or point me in the right direction. I need the crankshaft pulley and water pump pulley. I don't know if these pulleys are universal or if I need to pull them off the same generation SBC. I can buy a universal alternator bracket that I assume will work with whatever pulleys I end up with? Any information will be much appreciated. Here is the casting number on my block if that will help in any way: 3970014. Thanks guys
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Re: Engine Accessories: 1970 HELP
Start at your local salvage yards. Any passenger car SBC that has all the accessories you need, get them all from that one engine. It could be a Caprice, it doesn't have to be a Camaro.
But if you want power steering, then the SAE vs Metric issue matters.
Did your car come with it's pump?
But if you want power steering, then the SAE vs Metric issue matters.
Did your car come with it's pump?
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My car is originally 1987 2.8 MPFI, that engine along with everything on it is gone. I was gonna do without power steering for the time being. But what are you saying needs to happen to have power steering?
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Okay, the '87 steering box has metric fittings, and needs the P/S connected for lubrication, so your P/S pump needs to come with hoses that have metric fittings on the steering box end.
I'm not sure what year the metric came along, but you're probably safe if you only look at '84-up cars. The '87-up serpentine setup is better, but you'll need torx bits and metric combination wrenches, and metric sockets on extensions, plus patience, to get it all off the donor engine.
However, serpentine means reverse-rotation water pump. So ya gotta change that also.
'86 was a hybrid year, only the alternator wasn't V-belt. '85 was the last year for all-V-belt.
If you're gonna omit the a/c, and / or the smog pump, then serpentine adds more costs and hassle.
I'm not sure what year the metric came along, but you're probably safe if you only look at '84-up cars. The '87-up serpentine setup is better, but you'll need torx bits and metric combination wrenches, and metric sockets on extensions, plus patience, to get it all off the donor engine.
However, serpentine means reverse-rotation water pump. So ya gotta change that also.
'86 was a hybrid year, only the alternator wasn't V-belt. '85 was the last year for all-V-belt.
If you're gonna omit the a/c, and / or the smog pump, then serpentine adds more costs and hassle.
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Re: Engine Accessories: 1970 HELP
Guys, what about the a/c delete pulley? You gotta have it to not use an a/c compressor. And it's usually cheaper and easier to find a failed compressor that still has good bearings. By itself you can get it from a truck, van, or even a 4.3
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