Tech / General Engine Is your car making a strange sound or won't start? Thinking of adding power with a new combination? Need other technical information or engine specific advice? Don't see another board for your problem? Post it here!

1987 Serpentine Accessory Brackets?!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-11-2015, 08:23 PM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
jahblah's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: NC
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 87' Firebird Formula
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
1987 Serpentine Accessory Brackets?!

Hello all

Quick question. Does this look like all the brackets from a 1987 Non-AC serpentine belt system?

I know that without AC, the brackets would be smaller (less) but something looks like its missing. I've tried googling pictures of a 1987 serpentine setup but the results are of no clear definite pictures. Mostly diagrams and engine bay views. All help would be greatly appreciated.

1987 Serpentine Accessory Brackets?!-_12.jpg
Old 08-11-2015, 08:54 PM
  #2  
Member
Thread Starter
 
jahblah's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: NC
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 87' Firebird Formula
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: 1987 Serpentine Accessory Brackets?!

Anyone?? From the pictures that I've seen, these brackets look to go on the passenger side of the engine. So, possibly missing the driver side bracket? If anyone could help soon, that would be awesome!
Old 08-12-2015, 06:55 AM
  #3  
Supreme Member

iTrader: (1)
 
sofakingdom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 26,037
Received 1,666 Likes on 1,264 Posts
Car: Yes
Engine: Usually
Transmission: Sometimes
Axle/Gears: Behind me somewhere
Re: 1987 Serpentine Accessory Brackets?!

Looks like a 88-up serpentine system, NOT the 87 one, which is the same as the earlier all V-belt system except that the WP/alt one is the wide flat ribbed (NOT "serpentine") style.
Old 08-12-2015, 02:10 PM
  #4  
Member
Thread Starter
 
jahblah's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: NC
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 87' Firebird Formula
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: 1987 Serpentine Accessory Brackets?!

Originally Posted by sofakingdom
Looks like a 88-up serpentine system, NOT the 87 one, which is the same as the earlier all V-belt system except that the WP/alt one is the wide flat ribbed (NOT "serpentine") style.
Awesome. So, is anything missing from this serpentine bracket setup that would make this incomplete? I am looking to buy this bracket setup but want to know first.
Old 08-12-2015, 05:39 PM
  #5  
jmd
Supreme Member

iTrader: (4)
 
jmd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Aridzona
Posts: 6,287
Received 40 Likes on 39 Posts
Car: `86 SS / `87 SS
Engine: L69 w/ TPI on top / 305 4bbl
Transmission: `95 T56 \ `88 200-4R
Re: 1987 Serpentine Accessory Brackets?!

If it's 88-93 Camaro / Caprice brackets, they're hacked off.
The 88-up third gen setup has a tensioner on the passenger side so I don't think it is.

Missing: bolts, steel support rods, a 135 degree mounting alternator.
The 87 power steering pump was a weird fit; I ended up using the 88 serpentine pump instead when I converted to serp.

I realize keeping AC and AIR pump are in my goals, not yours, but even if someone hacked away at some truck accessories to work, it's not verifiable and it's extremely bare bones. I'd skip it.
Old 08-12-2015, 05:54 PM
  #6  
Member
Thread Starter
 
jahblah's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: NC
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 87' Firebird Formula
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: 1987 Serpentine Accessory Brackets?!

Originally Posted by jmd
If it's 88-93 Camaro / Caprice brackets, they're hacked off.
The 88-up third gen setup has a tensioner on the passenger side so I don't think it is.

Missing: bolts, steel support rods, a 135 degree mounting alternator.
The 87 power steering pump was a weird fit; I ended up using the 88 serpentine pump instead when I converted to serp.

I realize keeping AC and AIR pump are in my goals, not yours, but even if someone hacked away at some truck accessories to work, it's not verifiable and it's extremely bare bones. I'd skip it.
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR!!! Thank you sooooo much. I am cancelling my purchase as we speak. I knew something looked like it was missing. Thanks again, you've saved me a lot of heartache.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jrdturbo
Firebirds for Sale
26
03-31-2016 02:58 PM
jovibuilt
Exterior Parts Wanted
3
10-18-2015 08:12 PM
355tpipickup
Tech / General Engine
5
09-28-2015 05:50 PM
Night rider327
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
0
09-25-2015 04:47 AM
evilstuie
Tech / General Engine
2
09-24-2015 02:31 AM



Quick Reply: 1987 Serpentine Accessory Brackets?!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:47 AM.