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Technical guides and troubleshooting for CVF serpentine systems, V-belt kits, pulleys, alternators, water pumps and hinges.

45 technical articles covering fitment, installation, troubleshooting and component selection for CVF Racing systems.

General Information

4 articles

Does CVF Offer Special or Custom Kits?Torque Specs for Accessory Drive Systems: How Tight Is Tight Enough?Why my kit won’t line up: balancers, water pumps and spacers Will This Fit My Application?

Chevy

2 articles

Chevy LS Intake Manifold Clearance Issues: How to Fix Them What is VVT and Do I Have It? Chevy LS Guide

Ford

1 article

Small Block Ford Accessory Drive Tutorial

Serpentine Systems

1 article

6 Rib vs 8 Rib Serpentine Belt: What's the Difference?

Belts and Tensioners

5 articles

My belt squeals under hard acceleration My belt keeps coming off or throwing My serpentine belt is too short and won’t go on My tensioner isn’t sitting flush on the bracket Where do I buy a replacement belt or tensioner?

Pulleys

5 articles

FAQ on Underdrive Pulleys Power Steering Pulleys: What You Need to Know Pulley Offset: What It Is and Why It Matters Pulley Removal Tips What is Crank Trigger Ignition?

Alternators

6 articles

Do I Need a High Amperage Alternator?GM vs Ford Alternators How do I wire a one wire alternator?My alternator wobbles when the engine is running Will my aftermarket high output alternator fit the CVF bracket?How Do I Clock An Alternator?

Power Steering

3 articles

My power steering pump is leaking How Do I Bleed My Power Steering System?Power Steering Reservoirs and AN Line Kits

Water Pumps and Cooling

8 articles

I still run hot with electric fans Installing the Ford 302 / 351W shorty water pump Mechanical vs Electric Water Pump My engine started overheating after installing a serpentine kit My water pump is leaking from the weep hole My water pump pulley bolt holes don’t line up (small block Ford)Pontiac Water Pump Identifier Water Pump to Balancer Face Measurement

Hood Hinges

5 articles

How Do I Install CVF Hood Hinges?How do I adjust my hood hinges?My hood hinges bind, or the hinge arm bolts keep breaking My hood is sitting too high My hood won’t stay up, or the struts feel too strong

Orders and Warranty

5 articles

I received the wrong part My kit arrived missing bolts or hardware There’s a Split Shipment slip in my package What does the CVF warranty cover, and how do I make a claim?Where is my order?

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