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Bored&Stroked · 03-29-2024, 09:16 AM

Coming up with a solution to re-route the belt could still allow you to run the rest of the necessary early water pumps, early crank pulley, etc.. If you're willing to make parts and customize how the belts work, then you should be able to solve the problem.

Having big-bends in these ole' v-belts will shorten their useful life, but who cares (just keep a spare in your truck). Given all the belt bends - that is why the automotive world went to serpentine belts many years ago.

Also, you should be able to run the 32 fan in the stock location (on the generator) - which makes the whole setup a LOT easier to do (in a 32 - 34 chassis). You'll also be able to use the stock 32 motor mounts - which is a big plus if you have a stock front cross-member. (with just a bit of clearancing for the later 37 -48 belt angles).

03-29-2024, 09:16 AM	#10
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,110	Re: Magneto and bets Coming up with a solution to re-route the belt could still allow you to run the rest of the necessary early water pumps, early crank pulley, etc.. If you're willing to make parts and customize how the belts work, then you should be able to solve the problem. Having big-bends in these ole' v-belts will shorten their useful life, but who cares (just keep a spare in your truck). Given all the belt bends - that is why the automotive world went to serpentine belts many years ago. Also, you should be able to run the 32 fan in the stock location (on the generator) - which makes the whole setup a LOT easier to do (in a 32 - 34 chassis). You'll also be able to use the stock 32 motor mounts - which is a big plus if you have a stock front cross-member. (with just a bit of clearancing for the later 37 -48 belt angles).