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1986 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe Repair Question


Topics covered: Dealer, Dip stick, Crankshaft.
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Asked on June 19, 2012

Will all the front pulleys and dipstick tube work off a 90's model 4.3 Blazer on a 1986 c10 4.3?

There is no dipstick tube and cannot find a replacement anywhere and the front crankshaft pulley is cracked which keeps throwing belts. The pulley is a combination v belt and serpentine but I have a 90's blazer for parts and was hoping i could just swap it all over to serpentine (and getting ac in the process!)and dipstick too.
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Replied on June 19, 2012

So what engine is in the 86 chevy and what is it car or truck.

Tiny Answered by racefan966 (expert)
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Replied on June 22, 2012

Sorry it took so long to reply it's in a 1986 chevrolet custom deluxe 4.3 6cyl

Tiny Response from oldchevyowner
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Replied on June 24, 2012

as far as the pulleys it looks like they would work fine. As for the dip stick it all depends on them mounting in the same place that one I would call the local gm dealer and ask.

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Replied on June 26, 2012

Ok thanks! The local gm dealer had no idea so I think I'll just go with it. The last one was way too big so I'm sure if I try enough of them eventually I'll find one that fits!

Tiny Response from oldchevyowner
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Replied on June 26, 2012

What was way to big? Which pulley?

Tiny Answered by racefan966 (expert)
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Replied on June 27, 2012

The dipstick tube was way too big (ordered online, haven't tried the one off the blazer) and the front pulley and balancer off the 90's blazer are both bigger but it should still work though right? If i change all front pulleys. Thanks I've been fighting this for awhile!

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Replied on June 28, 2012

As long as the belt tensioner still rides near the middle of its stroke you will be fine.

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Replied on June 29, 2012

Thanks I'll make sure it will and go ahead with it!

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Replied on June 29, 2012

No problems anything else just let me know.

Tiny Answered by racefan966 (expert)
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Replied on July 1, 2012

Right on, the dip stick tube fit perfectly! :) Am putting pulleys on next weekend.

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