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    12/05/2022 3:55 PM  #26

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    Re: Warning about CVF Wraptor serpentine belt system

    I may have to look at the alignment on my system.  I know the bottom pullet was off and its an after market dampner so I kind of expected some variation there and for me it's .080.  I bought the little spacer that the for the dampner and the lower pulley and it did not help so I made my own .080 shim.

     

    2/28/2023 9:29 AM  #27

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    Re: Warning about CVF Wraptor serpentine belt system

    Couple of questions on your CVF configuration:
    1 - Do you have passenger or drivers side radiator hose on water pump?
    2 - Does the standard location oil dip stick work?
    3 - Is there any interference in seeing the timing mark indicator?

    1966, vert, Installing a new 347, 5 speed, 4 wheel disc, pb, 3.70 LS 9", epas
     

    2/28/2023 1:12 PM  #28

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    Re: Warning about CVF Wraptor serpentine belt system

    KeithP wrote:

    Couple of questions on your CVF configuration:
    1 - Do you have passenger or drivers side radiator hose on water pump?
    2 - Does the standard location oil dip stick work?
    3 - Is there any interference in seeing the timing mark indicator?

    Driver side lower hose
    Dipstick location works great
    There is absolutely NO WAY to see the timing marks.  And I mean NO WAY.

    I have 2,000 miles on it now.  Everything seems to be working well.  Did I mention you cannot see the damned timing marks?

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    2/28/2023 1:29 PM  #29

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    Re: Warning about CVF Wraptor serpentine belt system

    MS wrote:

    KeithP wrote:

    Couple of questions on your CVF configuration:
    1 - Do you have passenger or drivers side radiator hose on water pump?
    2 - Does the standard location oil dip stick work?
    3 - Is there any interference in seeing the timing mark indicator?

    Driver side lower hose
    Dipstick location works great
    There is absolutely NO WAY to see the timing marks. And I mean NO WAY.

    I have 2,000 miles on it now. Everything seems to be working well. Did I mention you cannot see the damned timing marks?

    I hear 6sally6 now put a biggr cam and open the headers you dont need no timing marks thats for cissies......lol
     

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    2/28/2023 5:25 PM  #30

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    Re: Warning about CVF Wraptor serpentine belt system

    MS wrote:

    KeithP wrote:

    Couple of questions on your CVF configuration:
    1 - Do you have passenger or drivers side radiator hose on water pump?
    2 - Does the standard location oil dip stick work?
    3 - Is there any interference in seeing the timing mark indicator?

    Driver side lower hose
    Dipstick location works great
    There is absolutely NO WAY to see the timing marks. And I mean NO WAY.

    I have 2,000 miles on it now. Everything seems to be working well. Did I mention you cannot see the damned timing marks?

    You can get a passenger side water pump. Would that make things better or worse?

    1966, vert, Installing a new 347, 5 speed, 4 wheel disc, pb, 3.70 LS 9", epas
     

    2/28/2023 6:20 PM  #31

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    Re: Warning about CVF Wraptor serpentine belt system

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

    MS wrote:

    KeithP wrote:

    Couple of questions on your CVF configuration:
    1 - Do you have passenger or drivers side radiator hose on water pump?
    2 - Does the standard location oil dip stick work?
    3 - Is there any interference in seeing the timing mark indicator?

    Driver side lower hose
    Dipstick location works great
    There is absolutely NO WAY to see the timing marks. And I mean NO WAY.

    I have 2,000 miles on it now. Everything seems to be working well. Did I mention you cannot see the damned timing marks?

    I hear 6sally6 now put a biggr cam and open the headers you dont need no timing marks thats for cissies......lol
     

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    2/28/2023 8:07 PM  #32

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    Re: Warning about CVF Wraptor serpentine belt system

    I don’t think having option of timing pointer on the drivr side would make any difference in visibility.

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    3/01/2023 6:25 AM  #33

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    Re: Warning about CVF Wraptor serpentine belt system

    I also have a CVF set up, but I only have an alternator (no ac or ps) and I also can't see the timing pointer...the alternator is mounted low and right in the way. With my electric fan, I can sort of stick the timing light in from the front at about a 45 degree angle and can make it work, but it's a real PITA. If I had a mechanical fan, there's no way I could do it. I need to make a timing pointer for the D/S and set the timing from there.

     

    9/05/2023 9:13 PM  #34

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    Re: Warning about CVF Wraptor serpentine belt system

    Guys that have the CVF Wraptor Serpentine System. Where did you mount the ignition coil?

    1966, vert, Installing a new 347, 5 speed, 4 wheel disc, pb, 3.70 LS 9", epas
     

    9/06/2023 6:08 AM  #35

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    Re: Warning about CVF Wraptor serpentine belt system


    Look closely just to the left of the crank pulley. You can see the bottom of my coil.

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    9/06/2023 8:20 AM  #36

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    Re: Warning about CVF Wraptor serpentine belt system

    I never thought of that location. There certainly is limited space up top.

    1966, vert, Installing a new 347, 5 speed, 4 wheel disc, pb, 3.70 LS 9", epas
     

    9/08/2023 7:57 AM  #37

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    Re: Warning about CVF Wraptor serpentine belt system

    On the engine test stand, I have the coil kind of in the same location as MS has it.  Pretty sure it will find that location to be its permanent home once in the mustang.

     

    9/08/2023 8:28 AM  #38

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    Re: Warning about CVF Wraptor serpentine belt system

    That was the only place I could figure out to mount it. 
    Now, what are you doing for timing pointer?  Itbis impossible to see any timing marks with the engine in the car.

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    9/08/2023 10:15 AM  #39

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    Re: Warning about CVF Wraptor serpentine belt system

    MS wrote:

    That was the only place I could figure out to mount it.
    Now, what are you doing for timing pointer? Itbis impossible to see any timing marks with the engine in the car.

    I don't have power steering, but I still can't see mine either. I figured I could use a mirror or my bore scope to see it.
     

    1966, vert, Installing a new 347, 5 speed, 4 wheel disc, pb, 3.70 LS 9", epas
     

    9/08/2023 10:18 AM  #40

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    Re: Warning about CVF Wraptor serpentine belt system

    I plan to mount a pointer on the far passenger side, about crank level, and apply some new timing tape to align with it. 
    Just need proper “round tuit” to get it done.

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