Serpentine System for Flatheads

It's starting to look like it can be figured out. The hardest part might end up being the sourcing of appropriate serpentine pulleys. I actually looks like the biggest hurdle might be just finding a crank and water pump pulleys that can be made to work.
 
I just made one for a friends project. I don't like v belts for street engines. It does help having the machines to make whatever parts you need. This is for a woman and she wanted AC, PS, and and alternator so this is how I configured it.
 

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Robert61 said:
I just made one for a friends project. I don't like v belts for street engines. It does help having the machines to make whatever parts you need. This is for a woman and she wanted AC, PS, and and alternator so this is how I configured it.
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Very nice work . . . just not my style (given the vintage nature of flatheads). But - if somebody wants all those accessories, then this is a good way to go to drive them all and not have belt issues.
 
Veeerrry impressive setup. It would look even better on a "Street Rod" site. People, I think we are starting to loose our focus.
 
Serpentine belts squeak too. I have had much more squeaking on my two 97 T Birds and my diesel pusher. A serpentine system is no cure for squeaking belts.
 
>>>Serpentine belts squeak too. I have had much more squeaking on my two 97 T Birds and my diesel pusher. A serpentine system is no cure for squeaking belts.>>>


Much more? What kind of belts did they have before? And what are 97 T-Birds and a diesel pusher? Jack E/NJ
 
Robert, that's some fantastic work. What are you doing for water pumps? It looks like the normal dual flathead pumps are not there. Must be something I'm unfamiliar with.
 
I used an ugh, 409 chevy water pump. I wanted the system pressurized with a modern sealed type water pump. Plus I couldn't put the accessories on the owner wanted with twin water pumps. Krylon 32 used to make a setup like this but I adapted it further to incorporate the AC and PS mounts.
 
Please whatever you do dont use a chain on a blower. Ya, I know there are examples from the past.
 

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Jack E/NJ said:
>>>Serpentine belts squeak too. I have had much more squeaking on my two 97 T Birds and my diesel pusher. A serpentine system is no cure for squeaking belts.>>>


Much more? What kind of belts did they have before? And what are 97 T-Birds and a diesel pusher? Jack E/NJ
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Original was serpentine squeekers.
 
I had an old ATI super damper that the hole was worn out in, for a small block chevy. I bored the hole to fit the flathead and used a small block pulley.
 
message from apba12m>>do you have any better pic of idler attachment to block? thanks Lou>>
Radiator blocks a better pic. But here's a drawing of my setup for better wrap with 2 skateboard wheels mounted on a 1/4" bar. The bar itself is mounted on the generator/alternator stud. Another small bolt locks bar in place. Should be mounted as low as possible for best wrap but without interfering with distributor or spark plug wires.
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