{"product_id":"cvf-racing-polished-beast-fe-serpentine-kit-alt-power-steering-390-serpentine-ps","title":"CVF Racing BEAST 8-Rib Serpentine Conversion Kit, Alternator \u0026 Power Steering, Polished | Ford FE 390\/427\/428 | Clockwise Water Pump | 390-SERPENTINE-PS","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis CVF Racing BEAST conversion runs the alternator and power steering pump on a Ford FE engine (390, 427 or 428) with an 8-rib serpentine belt. CVF specifies 8 ribs rather than the usual 6 to improve grip and reduce belt stretch and slip. Parts are polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt fits the original or an aftermarket clockwise rotation water pump and places the alternator mid-height on the passenger side. The kit is offered in underdrive or high flow pulley ratio, with or without belts, and for a choice of power steering pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt type: 8-rib serpentine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories driven: Alternator and power steering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternator position: Mid, passenger side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater pump rotation: Standard (clockwise)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePulley ratio: Underdrive or high flow (variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower steering pump setup: Ford pump with steel reservoir, Saginaw P series with keyway shaft, or Saginaw P series with press fit shaft (variant; pump not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelts: With or without premium 8-rib belts (variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine: Ford FE 390, 427 and 428\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 390-SERPENTINE-PS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater pump pulley (1 belt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrank pulley (2 belt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternator pulley (1 belt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower steering pulley (1 belt; CVF lists a keyway pulley for Saginaw P series pumps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBillet aluminum alternator bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBillet aluminum power steering bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eALTFAN universal alternator fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e The water pump, alternator and power steering pump are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses the original or an aftermarket clockwise rotation water pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum alternator depth, measured from the front of the mounting ear to the back of the alternator, is 4.65 in. OEM alternators fit, but some aftermarket alternators are too deep and will hit the cylinder head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCVF suggests a compact 3G style alternator such as Powermaster 177491 (chrome), 277491 (polished) or 77491 (natural).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProp 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat does this kit drive?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt drives the alternator and power steering pump on an 8-rib serpentine belt on Ford FE 390, 427 and 428 engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhich power steering pumps are supported?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit is offered for a Ford pump with steel reservoir, a Saginaw P series pump with keyway shaft, or a Saginaw P series pump with press fit shaft. The pump is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt includes water pump, crank, alternator and power steering pulleys, billet aluminum alternator and power steering brackets, and a universal alternator fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eIs there an alternator size limit?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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