Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > General Q & A
HP500 Carb serpentine belt conversion >

HP500 Carb serpentine belt conversion

Notices

HP500 Carb serpentine belt conversion

Old 01-19-2004, 11:25 AM
  #1  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
p4-33's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Gibraltar, MI
Posts: 1,026
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default HP500 Carb serpentine belt conversion

I'm replacing the factory stamped steel pulleys on my HP500 carb motors. I have individual belts for alt/water/crank, seapump/crank, and PS/crank.

Has anyone ever converted to a serpentine setup? Are the stock accessory brackets in the right locations?

Are there kits available?

Thanks,
Brian
p4-33 is offline  
Old 01-19-2004, 11:58 AM
  #2  
Official OSO boat whore
Charter Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Mequon, WI
Posts: 6,157
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

No, they won't be in the right locations. You'll need a 100% complete assembly off a existing engine. You'll also need a new power steering pump, water pump, alternator and proably raw water pump. You'll also have to reword the fuel pump too. If you are getting the impression that this is a totally different assembly, then you are correct.
Cord is offline  
Old 01-19-2004, 08:58 PM
  #3  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
p4-33's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Gibraltar, MI
Posts: 1,026
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Thanks Cord.

Scrap that idea.
p4-33 is offline  
Old 01-20-2004, 09:36 PM
  #4  
Gold Member
Gold Member
 
Fountainclimber's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Sunny Florida
Posts: 428
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

http://eddiemarine.com/cart/details....&CategoryID=69

I am not saying it works but ther is a kit.

F
Fountainclimber is offline  
Old 01-22-2004, 04:27 PM
  #5  
Mrs. Obnoxus
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

That is just an upgrade to polished pulleys

P4 is talking about switching from V belt to serpentine.
 
Old 01-22-2004, 04:56 PM
  #6  
Official OSO boat whore
Charter Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Mequon, WI
Posts: 6,157
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

The one other option would be to go to March Performance. They will sell the pulleys and brackets to convert to serpentine.
Cord is offline  
Old 01-22-2004, 09:01 PM
  #7  
Registered
 
Madcow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Toledo Oh
Posts: 1,915
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I saw it done a couple of years ago by powertorque engines. I thought it wes just pulleys. Mite want to give them a call.
Madcow is offline  
Old 01-22-2004, 10:34 PM
  #8  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
p4-33's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Gibraltar, MI
Posts: 1,026
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Thanks for the help, folks.

I've talked to a number of parts houses, CP, Eddie, Doller, Cobra, and I'm hearing the same thing - all new brackets, reloc a different PS pump and raw water pump. Obnoxus is right, the serpentine kits are dress-up kits for existing serpentine motors.

I was hoping this was a simple pulley conversion with the right offsets, sold as a kit. From what I've heard, this is way more than I want to get into. I'll just stick with a set of billet pulleys and go with good quality belts.

Thanks for everyone's suggestions.

Brian
p4-33 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
hdtvned
General Q & A
0
11-17-2006 05:44 PM
mr_velocity
General Q & A
3
09-22-2004 10:23 AM
26sonic
General Q & A
2
04-25-2003 07:12 AM
olysan
General Q & A
3
02-22-2003 07:25 AM
BryanTuvell
General Q & A
3
07-24-2002 03:34 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Quick Reply: HP500 Carb serpentine belt conversion


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.