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Originally Posted by 67 Burb
Good, then you should be OK. Remember that the harmonic balancer on the serp belt system may be 1/2 inch thicker than one from an older V-belt system. Also, I would replace both the idler and tensioner pulleys. They're not expensive and to have one seize up is not good.
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I second this idea, I got a Gates kit at the auto parts store with tensioner, pulley and belt.
Also, be careful on the balancer. Myself always trying to think ahead replaced the timing chain since I was at it. When doing so I used the timing cover off the doner engine to clear the balancer. The doner engine timing indicator (305) was not correct for my engine leving me 10 degree behind actual TDC. Easy fix, but don't get caught up in the game.