Now onto searching the Raw Water pump hurdle.

Jabsco crank driven unit is $448 from Flagship... maybe I can fit my 1984 raw water pump and v-belt set up in place... Just a thought.

Are 1997 Vortec 5.7L and 1989 2nd gen (1-piece rear seal) ballancers interchangable?

I know V-belts are archaic and serpentines are the way to go. But If I can shave $500+ off by staying V-belt I will. Just a RWP and Alt to drive off the crank.