belt conversion

[JCalvin]

Here's another one of my many questions. Can I put a serp belt conversion from a 6.5 onto my 6.2 as long as I use the reverse water pump and pump plate

[john8662]

Yes, you'll be changing pretty much all the accessories with it, including power steering.

You've got it right in that it will require the reverse rotation water pump and matching plate.

[JCalvin]

Thanks thats all I need to know to get under way

[Robyn]

I did one for a project rig and its a snap. watch ebay and you can get good deals from time to time. I got my set up with all the accessories for $200

[john8662]

IIRC the Diesel Depot can be spotted on ebay selling complete "kits" so to speak to convert 6.2's over to serpentine. They were selling the 96+ setup that keeps the alternator and A/C stuff on the same side as it is now.

J

[RoverIIa]

I'm going to have a few questions along these lines too. I'm in the middle of my conversion right now, with a huge pile of junkyard parts. I did not know about the pump plate, and thus ended up welding in and re-drilling a whole bunch of holes, but it worked.

My question/problem many of the bolts and studs from the 6.2 are not able to hold the 6.5 accessories (93 3500 setup). I'm looking at a huge assortment of bolts from the local distrubutor, and maybe some all-thread studs right now.

Has anyone else run into this?