SERPENTINE belt conversion

[69 Mach 393]

I am trying to convert to a SERPENTINE belt system on my 69 Mach 351W with AC and power steering I also would like to keep a mechanical fuel pump.I talked to March pulleys and they don't have a kit that will work.Has any one done this on their car.

 

[rbohm]

you can use a factory system, the problem though becomes one of access to the fuel pump. i replaced the fuel pump on a 70 falcon with the stock V belts, and power steering, and i can tell you it was a major headache to replace as the access was poor. with a serpentine belt the access would be even worse. best to use an electric pump if you want to convert to a serpentine belt system.

and the problem isnt so much the belt system itself, the problem is the brackets you need to use. you have to anchor the accessories in place, and the brackets are rather substantial to prevent flexing, and subsequent breakage.

 

[69 Mach 393]

looks like I will be going with a electric fuel pump. Any sugestions whose system to use. Can you see the pulleys after the fan scroud is on.

 

[geostang351]

When you convert to serpintine, you'll need to change your water pump as it will now be reverse rotation

 

[12sec67]

i don't think they make a a/c serp pulley

 

[steel1212]

Mines, standard rotation with serp setup on my march pulleys. I don't have any power anything or ac though.

 

[69 Mach 393]

If I go with a factory setup does anyone have good pictures of the pulley setup.How many groves does the crank pulley have, the water pump,AC,powersteering ect.

 

[65and68Stang]

Here's my setup on a 351W...with a/c and power steering. But I do have an electric fuel pump. My pulleys and bracketry is all March.

Good luck!

Kelton

 

[iamlance]

Kelton, Is that your 65 or 68??

 

[65and68Stang]

Kelton, Is that your 65 or 68??

It's the '68.

 

[STSFCTN67]

I have a regular fuel pump with my serpentine setup. I used a '90 Mustang brackets with the 351 Motorsport swap brackets. I have the PS and AC with no big headache with the fuel pump.

 

[69 Mach 393]

Kelton looks great. I can't tell do you have a fan or electric fan

 

[65and68Stang]

Kelton looks great. I can't tell do you have a fan or electric fan

Thanks! In that photo, I had an electric fan...I've since switched to a flex fan with a shroud...no clearance problems either way.

C'ya!

Kelton

 

[rbohm]

for an electric pump, you can use an inexpensive carter pump. they are reliable and work great. you dont even need a pressure regulator with the carter pump like you do with other pumps.

 

[Ronstang]

Kelton, Is that your 65 or 68??

You should know from the shock tower extensions.