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It is possible to upgrade a 1987 Chevy 350 engine to a serpentine belt assembly using parts from a 1994 Chevy small block engine. However, there are some differences between the two engines that may affect compatibility.
One major difference between the two engines is the placement of the alternator. On the 1987 engine, the alternator is typically mounted on the driver's side of the engine. On the 1994 engine, the alternator is typically mounted on the passenger's side of the engine. This means that the brackets and pulleys for the serpentine belt assembly may be different between the two engines.
Another factor to consider is the number of pulleys on the serpentine belt assembly. Some 1994 small block engines were equipped with additional accessories, such as air conditioning or power steering, that require extra pulleys. If your 1987 engine does not have these accessories, you may need to modify the serpentine belt assembly to remove the extra pulleys.
To ensure that the serpentine belt assembly from the 1994 engine will fit your 1987 engine, it is recommended that you compare the parts and brackets from both engines side by side to identify any differences.
Serpentine belts are easy to change. The key is knowing where the 1/2" square drive tensioner is and to remove tension to the belt at this point.
If you remove the belt, it's easy to put the new one on because the pulleys are designed with grooves for the groove side of the belt, and smooth pulleys for the smooth back of the belt to ride on the pulleys.
Just go over, under, over, under until the belt is threaded on, except for the last idler pulley which is smooth.
Use the 1/2" breaker bar to turn the pulley until one can slip the belt onto the last 'idler' pulley and you're done.
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