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I'm straining the brain here trying to figure out how to configure the belts and pulleys for a 1970 350 SBC set-up with stock P/S pump, alternator, and a future (not purchased yet) Vintage or Classic Air. This is in my '66 Gmc pickup. Looking at stock pulleys here. Moving the alt to the driver's side (no big deal). No big bucks for new serpentine set ups. Of all the articles I read about ones scavenged from '90's small blocks, they seem short on details. I'm afraid to buy something, even cheaply, and find out I'm missing a bolt hole or I need to buy more parts to make it work. The aftermarket air set-up has it on the passenger side up high. They have an option to mount it low, but you need to lose your stock feul pump to utilize the bolt holes. I just need a picture and a few details about pulley depth. HELP. Someone has to be using this set-up already. Thanks guys.

Not to be a smart a^* but if you had a 6 cylinder you probably wouldn't have this issue. ;>)

Seriously, if it were me I'd: A, look at a 1970 shop manual to see how the factory did it OR B, go to a few wrecking yards and see what is available on some of the older GM car.truck of that era. Not only will you see the setup but you might score the parts you'll need.

Thanks for the reply53MP. The six was pulled by the previous owner. Have to admit I would have too. I have a '70 Monte and '79 truck manual. Honestly, never occured to me. The '66 manuals don't show much, less with a/c. I need to figure this out quick because the biggest swap meet in Metro Detroit is Sunday and it's great for getting anything. I also know where some '70's pickups are hiding in the weeds but it's an hour drive. Thanks again but I was hoping for some good pics or info such as # of grooves or depth of pulleys.

Just looked thru my '70 Chevy, '71-'77 truck and '60-'66 p/u manuals. Nothing shows everything. I do need to check out the parts trucks though.