Moving a shaft drive WM

[Rob Grady]

The stock crank and pulley stays intact, a second machined pulley is bolted on the front of it.

Yes, I am familiar with the shaft drive components used. Mainly on my AquaTech and Butler units.

 

[Rob Grady]

To answer the spirit of your question, there are other potential issues. Perhaps bolt locations for the belt tensioner and the clutch (front end attachments).

The shaft has to be on the same angle as the engine crank, and fit in a precise area often in conflict with AC compressor or other components. That will be issue #1, that will dictate how to proceed.

What I have found that may cause issues, is the difference in air breather boxes . I am currently working my way towards moving a unit from a circa 2007 to a 2019 Chev van. The new vans air box has an auxiliary plenum that needs to be worked around. This is a 6L-6L swap from a double v-belt drive to a serpentine drive due to the space limitations at the front end.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

I wish Rob and Lee lived closer to me. I would be more inclined to move my '96 Butler to a new truck. Kinda scary to do without knowledgable peeps around.

 

[Rob Grady]

Don't forget our resident expert Bawb

 

[Jimmy L]

Good luck running those 1 inch wide serpentine belts!

When they stretch 1 inch................they fail

And could take out your water pump

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Good luck running those 1 inch wide serpentine belts!

When they stretch 1 inch................they fail

And could take out your water pump

Haven't had that problem with the shorter belts. A 1% stretch adds up on the longer belts.

 

[Newman]

I talked to these guys a few years ago about moving my White Magic to a newer van . The driveshaft setup ect. was about 4K if I recall correctly. They may still be making the parts.

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