Chevy P30 454 (7.4L) Fan Belts And Hoses

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Fan Belts





Power Steering Pump Mounting on P30 454




A - Insert 1/2" breaker bar (or 1/2" rachet) in square slot to apply pressure to tighten PS belt.  The adjustment bolt is hidden behind the PS Pulley and fan blade in this picture.
B - AC Compressor adjustment bolt
C. AIR pump adjustment bolt
D. Alternator adjustment bolt


Note: Many P30 chassis' use a Hydroboost braking system.  The Hydroboost unit uses the PS pump as a pressure source therfore, loss of the PS belt will affect both steering and brakes.

Crank, Water Pump, Alternator Belt

  Year    Description    Part Number    Belt Tension 
1979 - 1985          GM: 9433752
  NAPA:  15495 or 257495
  Autozone: 15495 (Duralast) 
  Used: 75 +/- 5lbs
  New: 125 +/- 5lbs
1990  Serpentine
  52.75 inches
  (1340 mm)
  GM: 10085787
  NAPA: 6K525 or 25060525HD   
  Autozone: 525K6 (Duralast)
  Used: 75 +/- 5lbs
  New: 125 +/- 5lbs



Crank, Water Pump, Alternator, Air Pump Belt

  Year    Description      Part Number    Belt Tension 
1985 1/2 - 1989  Poly V, 6 Rib
  55.98 inches
  (1422.0 mm)
  GM: 14087540
  NAPA: 6K560 or 25060560 or
  25060560HD
  Autozone: 560K6 or 5060560   
  or 560K6
  Used: 75 +/- 5lbs
  New: 125 +/- 5lbs


Crank to Power Steering Pump Belt

  Year    Description      Part Number    Belt Tension 
1979 - 1985          Without A/C    GM: 9433745
  NAPA: 15460 or 257460
  Autozone: 15460 (Duralast)     
  Used: 75 +/- 5lbs
  New: 125 +/- 5lbs
1985 1/2 - 1990  Without A/C
  .47 inch x
  45.5 inches
  GM: 10034695
  NAPA: 15455 or 257455
  Autozone: 15455
  Used: 75 +/- 5lbs
  New: 125 +/- 5lbs
1985 1/2 - 1990  With A/C,
  Hi Ride
  3/8 inch x
  41 inches
  GM Code: XL
  GM: 9433735
  NAPA: 15410 or 257410
  Autozone: 15410 (Duralast)
  Used: 75 +/- 5lbs
  New: 125 +/- 5lbs


Crank, Power Steering Pump, A/C Compressor, Water Pump Belt


  Year    Description      Part Number    Belt Tension 
1985 1/2 - 1990  Hi Ride
  3/8 inch x
  60.5 inches
  GM Code: GA   
  GM: 14033869
  NAPA: 15603 or 257603
  Autozone: 15603 (Duralast)       
  Used: 90 +/- 5lbs
  New: 135 +/- 5lbs


Power Steering Pump to 2nd AIR Pump Belt (NA5 Code chassis only)

  Year    Description      Part Number    Belt Tension 
1985 1/2 - 1990      With and
  Without A/C
  All Federal,
  Hi Ride
  .47 inch x
  45.00 inches
  GM Code: CNA
  GM: 10034695
  NAPA: 15455 or 257455
  Autozone: 15455 (Duralast)       
  Used: 75 +/- 5lbs
  New: 125 +/- 5lbs

Hoses

Upper Radiator Hose

  Year    Description      Part Number 
1973 - 1981            Vertical Radiator
  350 Engine
  GM: 6259952
  NAPA: 7575
  Autozone: E70935 (Dayco)
1973 - 1981  Vertical Radiator
  454 Engine
  GM: 6259953
  NAPA: 7537
  Autozone: B70846 (Dayco)
1982  Horizontal Radiator
  454 Engine
  (Varies by Model &   
  option)
  GM: 14049401
  NAPA: 8153
  Autozone: B70846 (Dayco)

  GM: 15599363
  NAPA: 8232
  Autozone: E71429 (Dayco)
1983  Horizontal Radiator
  454 Engine
  GM: 15595586
  NAPA: 7537
  Autozone: B70846 (Dayco)
1984 (H4D)  Horizontal Radiator
  454 Engine
  GM: 14049401
  NAPA: 8153
  Autozone: B70846 (Dayco)
   
1985 - 1989 (H5D)  Horizontal Radiator
  454 Engine
  GM: 15599363
  NAPA: 8232
  Autozone: E71429 (Dayco)
1990 - 1994 (H5D)  Horizontal Radiator
  454 Engine
  GM: 15638164
  NAPA: 8153
  Autozone: B70846 (Dayco)


Lower Radiator Hose

  Year    Description      Part Number 
1973 - 1981             Vertical Radiator
  350 & 454 Engine     
  GM: 343414
  NAPA: 7581
  Autozone: E70735 (Dayco)
1982  Horizontal Radiator
  350 Engine
  GM: 343414
  NAPA: 7581
  Autozone: E70735 (Dayco)
1982 - 1984  Horizontal Radiator
  454 Engine
  GM: 14049500
  NAPA: 8154
  Autozone: E71430 (Dayco)
1985 - 1994  Horizontal Radiator
  454 Engine
  (Varies by Model & option)
  GM: 14049500
  NAPA: 8154
  Autozone: E71430 (Dayco)

  GM: 15595587
  NAPA: 7537
  Autozone: B70846 (Dayco)

  GM: 14042372
  NAPA: 7537
  Autozone: B70846 (Dayco)
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Oz

And it would best to be a separate topic - > Chevy 454 (7.4L) Fan belts & hoses AIR removed   :)
1969 D22, 2 x 1974 D24 Indians, 1977 27' Itasca

bnlfan

I am having a hard time finding the ps to hydroboost belt.  It is 41 inches but very thin v belt.  Any one know the part number?  It is the belt on the rear of the pully.

Rickf1985

The power steering IS the hydroboost? Are you talking about the belt that goes around the AC? The one on the back of the pulley if I remember correctly goes to the A.I.R. Pump on top center of the engine.
This information is the very first post in this thread on four posts above yours!
1985 1/2 - 1990  With A/C,
  Hi Ride
  3/8 inch x
  41 inches
  GM Code: XL
  GM: 9433735
  NAPA: 15410 or 257410
  Autozone: 15410 (Duralast)
  Used: 75 +/- 5lbs
  New: 125 +/- 5lbs

bnlfan

Perhaps it is not a stand alone hydroboost pump.  But there is a belt not found in the list, .  I got all the belts and then some, listed on this thread.  This belt is barely as big around as a pencil.  It is a v belt with no teeth.  Laying under the motor,it is on the back half of the power steering pulley. It is at the very bottom of the motor.  If you are on your back facing up, head by the transmission, the dual pulley is on the left and it goes to a pulley next to it.


None of the belts listed that the autoparts people cross matched are anywhere close.   The belt measures right at 41 inches and about 6 mm wide.

bnlfan

Autopart store measured it and said a gates 7409 v belt should work.  I ordered one but it has teeth.




I just realized that the belt on there may be the wrong one.  I bought this rev used.  I will let you all know and post images.  I hate having to learn the hard way.

DaveVA78Chieftain

I think it should be the 7410 which is what gates says it should be.
7409 is .265" (6mm) wide x 41.34" long
7410 is .41" (10mm) wide x 41.57" long
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Rickf1985

The ribbed belts were designed to run cooler and therefore last longer. They are no different in use than the solid ones.

bnlfan

Ok.  Got the exact belt I needed 7409 is exactly like what came off.

CapnDirk

"Anything given sufficient propulsion will fly!  Rule one!  Maintain propulsion"

"I say we nuke the site from orbit.  It's the only way to be sure"

bnlfan

I Don't really know.  I can not find out from anyone.  I know this one worked.  So I guess so.

Rickf1985

Quote from: bnlfan on June 29, 2017, 06:55 AM
I Don't really know.  I can not find out from anyone.  I know this one worked.  So I guess so.

The numbers we gave you are the correct ones for replacement. Since it is narrower and shorter it will ride lower in the groove and therefor it will not have to be adjusted in for the shorter belt. It will not last as long because it will hit the bottom of the groove and start to slip but it will work for a while. The correct belt should sit flush with the top edge of the pulley when tightened.

bnlfan

I have all the belts listed.  None of them are narrow enough.  Regardless, I am climbing under Saturday and checking them all for fit.

CapnDirk

Bnlfan.  Do both/all the pulleys have the same width grove?  What I'm getting at is if someone replaced a component (compressor, PS pump, alternator) from another application and you fighting someone elses mistake.
"Anything given sufficient propulsion will fly!  Rule one!  Maintain propulsion"

"I say we nuke the site from orbit.  It's the only way to be sure"

udidwht

I have a 94 Fleetwood with a P30 chassis 454 TBI w/4L80E trans and just had a serpentine belt break on it that had less than 9,000 miles on the belt. Belt used was a Gates Micro V K060525. According to Oreilly's computer it shows it as 'Except motorhome'....what in the world!


Looking on Rockauto they also list the same Gates belt K060525 as 'Excluding motorhome'. But if you click on the belt and look at the alternate OEM numbers GM: 10085787 is listed. what in the world!

They (Rockauto & Oreilly) also list a Gates K060525HD (heavy duty) as 'Exclude motorhome. what in the world! Is a motorhome not heavy duty? LOL!

The vin on my RV is 1GBJP37N4R3314754

I replaced all the belts ~ 3 years ago. RV has no air pump.
1994 Fleetwood Southwind Storm 28ft
P30 454 TBI w/4L80E VIN#1GBJP37N4R3314754
78,XXX US as of 8/2/23

MotorPro

I wouldn't worry about the "except motorhomes " . If it fits that's fine. The question is why did a 9000 mile break? Check every pulley, pump and alternator to make sure they turn freely

udidwht

Quote from: MotorPro on August 09, 2018, 08:25 AM
I wouldn't worry about the "except motorhomes " . If it fits that's fine. The question is why did a 9000 mile break? Check every pulley, pump and alternator to make sure they turn freely


I noticed a week or so before the break some small damage on the outer edge of the belt. Looked like a small bite. Thinking back I had the rear bearings on the alternator fall out and the shaft seized just as I was pulling into my camp spot for the night (quite literally). Shutdown real quick but I'm inclined to believe now it compromised the belt somewhat enough to greatly shorten its overall life.


That incident was about 7 months or so after replacing all the belts in Jan. 2016. Oodometer was at 48,881 and I just crossed over 57,XXX
1994 Fleetwood Southwind Storm 28ft
P30 454 TBI w/4L80E VIN#1GBJP37N4R3314754
78,XXX US as of 8/2/23

78BraveGuy

I'm planning on flushing the coolant system on my 78 Itasca P30 w/454.  I am going to replace the hoses also at this time.  I am wondering why the hose part numbers listed above don't jive with Rock Auto or Napa's websites when I select P30 chassis?  Is there a difference in radiator hoses for motorhomes vs other P30 chassis?

Froggy1936

If you

:)ThmbUp still have the old belt i would examine it very closely for rodent bites, The nasty little culprits will eat anything !  Frank
"The Journey is the REWARD !"
Member of 15 years. We will always remember you, Frank.

Rickf1985


The lower hoses are usually the same but the upper hoses can be different depending on how the radiator is mounted in the chassis and where the fill is. The motorhome chassis is different from the standard P30 in a lot of ways. A standard P30 is a Bread wagon, think Stroehmann bread delivery truck. Or a newspaper delivery truck. You get the idea, that was the main use of the P30 chassis.

Baseballride351

Is it possible to replace the belts without having to remove the radiator?
Draxxe Them Sklaunts

udidwht

Quote from: Baseballride351 on April 25, 2020, 02:52 PM
Is it possible to replace the belts without having to remove the radiator?
Yes, I was able to do it on mine. It will require you to crawl underneath as well. They go on in order of power steering belts first then serpantine last.
1994 Fleetwood Southwind Storm 28ft
P30 454 TBI w/4L80E VIN#1GBJP37N4R3314754
78,XXX US as of 8/2/23

WVRV

If the AIR system has been deleted, is it safe to just cut off belt D from image #2?

Rickf1985

Yes, as long as it is the belt that ONLY goes from the power steering to the air pump. Just be aware that doing so may change the tension of the other belt on the power steering pump and it may need to be tightened. Or loosened.

78BraveGuy

I took the old hoses off yesterday and they are the original GM hoses.  Part # GM 6259953 for the upper hose and Part # GM 343413 for the lower hose.  I went to Autozone and those part numbers BOTH cross reference to B70846, which is a short by-pass hose that is nothing like either of the original hoses.  Napa crosses to the same short by-pass hose.  I did some research on the internet and I get the same results.  The partsman at Autozone tried looking up a 1978 P30 and it did give him the option for "Motorhome", but when he selected that and searched for radiator hoses, it said none available.  When he selected "non-motorhome", it gave us hoses that were totally different as well (probably for stepvans).  I'm at a loss for what do to.  I thought about getting flex hoses, but the way the top hose snakes around things, I'm worried a flex hose would either kink or rub or both.  Has anyone else tried to get radiator hoses for a late 70's P30 motorhome lately?