Belt Question

badabing9 · 05-06-05, 01:46 PM

greetings all,

strange question here. i need to locate some belt dressing-grip that comes in a solid stick form. anyone know of a place that actually sells it. i know that there are sprays but, don't want 'em and i know that the sprays have taken the place of the solids over the years. the stick form comes in various sizes and most resembles the size of a tube of caulk but of course, a solid consistancy. if anyone knows for sure of a place and can give me an address or e-mail contact or web site, it would be greatkly appreciated. thanks!

354RwHpLT4CE · 05-07-05, 08:34 AM

I am curious why you want belt grip at all?For something other than a slipping belt,I hope?

badabing9 · 05-07-05, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 354RwHpLT4CE

I am curious why you want belt grip at all?For something other than a slipping belt,I hope?

well, let's just say that i need ta get a hold of some. i also know a few others looking and making inquiries. thanks for reply.

Daryllawman · 05-07-05, 11:19 AM

Just change the Belt.......

badabing9 · 05-07-05, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Daryllawman

Just change the Belt.......

if anyone knows for sure of a place and can give me an address or e-mail contact or web site, it would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

JonM · 05-07-05, 12:26 PM

Try a tractor supply store, they use them all the time...or a polisher for a rosin stick

Vettefan87 · 05-07-05, 01:42 PM

Yeah, I wouldn't put anything on my belt. I would just change it, they aren't that expensive...

WhalePirot · 05-07-05, 01:46 PM

I just used the last of mine and have been using crayons ( a candle would probably work), but only on V-belts. I find STP spray belt dressing to be a waste of money.

354RwHpLT4CE · 05-07-05, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by badabing9

if anyone knows for sure of a place and can give me an address or e-mail contact or web site, it would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

Sorry,I think I started this.

But,your asking a bunch of guys that LOVE to troubleshoot Corvettes,and cant stand to see/hear about anyone fixing a problem incorrectly.......I dont think this is for his car yall.

354RwHpLT4CE · 05-07-05, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by WhalePirot

I just used the last of mine and have been using crayons ( a candle would probably work), but only on V-belts. I find STP spray belt dressing to be a waste of money.

With that been said.....Hey you!!Tighten and/or change the belt or change the tensioner!

WhalePirot · 05-07-05, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 354RwHpLT4CE

Tighten and/or change the belt or change the tensioner!

Noisy belts are not always just loose and those belt dressing sticks can quiet them. Belts can make sounds that seem to be bad water pumps, lifters or all sorts of things.

354RwHpLT4CE · 05-07-05, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by WhalePirot

Noisy belts are not always just loose and those belt dressing sticks can quiet them. Belts can make sounds that seem to be bad water pumps, lifters or all sorts of things.

I guess thats a new one on me,any time I have had a belt make noise,its been too loose(squealing and rattling)or too tight, or misaligned with another pulley(bad bearing/grinding noise)Sometimes they have come off or flipped over and broke at higher revs(dented pulley)I learn something new everyday.