For what it’s worth, I’m using that style of serpentine brackets on my 454 and I don’t have any bracket on the back of the pump. My pump just uses the bolts that are under the pulley.
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Black Betty - Formerly Blaze the Monster Machine
- Thread starter centexk5
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1984 K5 Project for Dad and kids
I looked at that but the bolt holes on the front don’t match up either.
Got my mini starter. Fuel system is plumbed. Getting closer to making noises.
Transmission cooler lines, power steering pump, and serpentine belt ordered.
Trans dipstick and starter are in. Also got the tank isolator straps installed and the fuel lines hooked up to it and that tightened in place. 
Radiator, hoses, fan clutch, and fan ordered.
Power steering pulley and belt put on. Yes I know I have to take the belt off to install the fan hub. Don’t care. Did it to make myself feel good. 
I do fan clutch all the time with belts on. Just have to tighten the fasteners a little at a time evenly
I gotta replace the studs with longer ones.
Cooling system is done. Yes I know I need a new upper radiator mount. No, I don’t care the shroud isn’t sealed. This will get me running though. 
If you are wondering why the red bushings, I somehow lost the brand new ones I bought a few years ago so I had to reorder and all they had in stock was red. Yes it drives me nuts but again, it gets me running. Plus, red means race truck.
If you are wondering why the red bushings, I somehow lost the brand new ones I bought a few years ago so I had to reorder and all they had in stock was red. Yes it drives me nuts but again, it gets me running. Plus, red means race truck.
It's looking good!
And I agree it will get you running, but with the fan that far out of the shroud and the large gap in front of the shroud it will probably get too hot.
You can probably order the power steering pressure hose from that same vehicle as the accessory drive and it should be a direct install I would guess...
And I agree it will get you running, but with the fan that far out of the shroud and the large gap in front of the shroud it will probably get too hot.
You can probably order the power steering pressure hose from that same vehicle as the accessory drive and it should be a direct install I would guess...
Maybe. I'll order the right parts before I start driving it heavy. I just want to hear engine noises by Christmas.
Does this mean you will be ready for Hidden Falls next spring?!? My buddy has his trans in the shop but is ready to go wheel. I haven’t touched mine other than a wash after Moab. Glad to see someone is making progress!
It’s a possibility.
Transmission cooler is installed and plumbed. Think I’m going to add some support up top for it so it doesn’t vibrate itself to death.
Found the stock radiator mounts for the small block radiator I’ve got. Gotta grab my nut sert kit from dad and then get those installed and that’ll help fix the gap between the shroud and radiator.
Pulled some more wires out and got rid of a couple more boxes of stuff.
Question for those with the Holley terminator, where and or how did you run the harnesses into the cab? These things are rather large and I’d like to avoid drilling a 3” hole in my firewall if possible. Wiring is my next big hurdle.
Found the stock radiator mounts for the small block radiator I’ve got. Gotta grab my nut sert kit from dad and then get those installed and that’ll help fix the gap between the shroud and radiator.
Pulled some more wires out and got rid of a couple more boxes of stuff.
Question for those with the Holley terminator, where and or how did you run the harnesses into the cab? These things are rather large and I’d like to avoid drilling a 3” hole in my firewall if possible. Wiring is my next big hurdle.
I drill a 2" hole and use a big flexible grommet. Sometimes you can reuse the factory grommet in the firewall from the HVAC and enlarge the opening in the grommet itself, not the firewall. It depends on what else is running through there.
I try to keep the CDI box wires not going through the same hole as the ECU wires if you mount them both under the dash.
I try to keep the CDI box wires not going through the same hole as the ECU wires if you mount them both under the dash.
Check out the Seals It two piece seals.
I used one of them to mount the Pro Flo ecu under the dash.
I used one of them to mount the Pro Flo ecu under the dash.
Forgot to order the grommets but this is my last Friday to make progress so I pulled the wires into the cab and got a temp oil pressure gauge setup. I’ll buy the $163 sensor for the Holley system once I’m happy with everything. Was going to do the plugs and wires today but the insulating boots I bought for the wires don’t fit. The wire ring is like 1/16” to small. Going to return them and see if I can find some slightly larger ones. Then just a fused relay block for all the switched circuits, terminate, fluids, and uh ya. Should be time to turn the key and see what happens.
They're supposed to be really tight. Let the boots sit in hot water. Then apply a light soapy water solution to small end when you are putting on wire
