If it shares a serpentine belt with the alternator it could affect the water pump. It would also affect the Power Steering system, the A/C system. So, your answer would be YES!
Built into the alternator.
YES.
YES they are the same engines.
3
0.35
Your truck does not have a cabin filter.
Most likely a Chev 350.
16 mpg
Looking at the front of the engine. You will see it screwed into the intake manifold just to the left of the thermostat housing. that would be were the top radiator hose clamps to.
0.060 in.
650-800
About 10,500 pounds