I have a Detroit 8v71 blower I want to convert to fit on a '79 Dodge 360. The blower needs to be rebuilt because it ended up outside for a couple year. I need to know where can I find a pulley conversion and intake manifold and Im not sure how to mount carbs on it. Any ideas/suggestion and a source for parts? Thanks
The 'V' series blowers have angle hold downs on each side (8 x vertical attaching bolts 871-vs- 6 x angled attaching bolts on the 8V71). I don't think there are any intakes or carb adapters made for them. You'd have to make it fit. End plates, drives, pulleys etc are readily available for conventional blower setups 8V71 871
There's a few adapter plates on fbay, bolts your 8v71 onto a 6-71 manifold. Or you could make your own.
I don't know if they still do, but Dyers used to make 6V-71 intakes for popular V-8s. Probably worth an email if you are looking for a bolt-on solution. http://dyersblowers.com/
Anyone know where to find this base gasket? I am doing same conversion but need this base gasket between plate and blower. Thanks
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