Some issues with my new crate motor:
I changed to a crossflow radiator a while back so now the outlet is on the driverside. The new waterpump and timing cover are reverse flow with the inlet on the drivers side too; right where I want it. So I'm going to switch to a serpentine setup.
It looks like my Vintage Air compressor bracket will still line up with the same three waterpump bolts and the same headbolt, I'll just have to work with some spacer tubes to get the right depth. ( I have manual steering, so no PS pump)
There's no way the alternator bracket will work though, as the depth of the waterpump bosses is just too far off from the old standard rotation waterpump.
Most of the alternator bracket kits I see put the alternator up high on the passenger side. Is that because of the timing pointer location? What about the heater hose? It looks like it's pointing right at the alternator?
I also was looking at Pulley kits. 90% seem to be the "Performance ratio". I'd rather go with a stock ratio. Seems like there would be a gazillion of the stock pulleys on eBay.
What is the difference between the 87-93 setup and the 94-95 setup? I plan on keeping the mech fuel pump. Will only the early set up give the clearance? I measured 3 1/4" from the balancer pulley mounting surface to the WP pulley mounting surface. Is that the early or late style?
Trying to get some info before heading to the salvage yards. Thanks for any input.
I changed to a crossflow radiator a while back so now the outlet is on the driverside. The new waterpump and timing cover are reverse flow with the inlet on the drivers side too; right where I want it. So I'm going to switch to a serpentine setup.
It looks like my Vintage Air compressor bracket will still line up with the same three waterpump bolts and the same headbolt, I'll just have to work with some spacer tubes to get the right depth. ( I have manual steering, so no PS pump)
There's no way the alternator bracket will work though, as the depth of the waterpump bosses is just too far off from the old standard rotation waterpump.
Most of the alternator bracket kits I see put the alternator up high on the passenger side. Is that because of the timing pointer location? What about the heater hose? It looks like it's pointing right at the alternator?
I also was looking at Pulley kits. 90% seem to be the "Performance ratio". I'd rather go with a stock ratio. Seems like there would be a gazillion of the stock pulleys on eBay.
What is the difference between the 87-93 setup and the 94-95 setup? I plan on keeping the mech fuel pump. Will only the early set up give the clearance? I measured 3 1/4" from the balancer pulley mounting surface to the WP pulley mounting surface. Is that the early or late style?
Trying to get some info before heading to the salvage yards. Thanks for any input.