[DeTomaso] squeal

[Art Stephens]

I used to work in a shop many years ago when we had belt dressing in stick 
form, like rouge for polishing metal. They probably quit making the stuff 
after enough fingers went thru pulleys and belts. :-]]  I seem to remember 
that brake fluid on belts could stop them from squeaking?

Art




-----Original Message----- 
From: Jeff Cobb
Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2011 2:42 PM
To: detomasoregistry at gmail.com
Cc: <michael at michaelshortt.com> ; detomaso at realbig.com ; Mikael
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] squeal

I would fire one of my mechanics if he used belt dressing. Worst crap to 
ever put on a belt. If noise is your issue then spray Foamy Engine Gunk on 
inner belt surface while running. If belt noise is there then it will stop. 
Now spray on more and wash off with pressured water while running and noise 
should stop.
Jeff Cobb

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On Oct 1, 2011, at 4:28 PM, detomasoregistry at gmail.com wrote:

> The stuff I use to test is called "Belt Dressing", in a spray can, 
> available at common
> auto parts stores I believe.
>
> Chuck
>
>
> My Mercury Marine shop has something you spray on squealing belts, and it
> works. I'm not suggesting you do just that and leave it alone, but you can
> use it from beneath to make sure that's the source of your squeal
>
> Mikael
>
>
> -----Oprindelig meddelelse-----
> Fra: michael at michaelshortt.com [mailto:michaelsavga at gmail.com]
> Sendt: 1. oktober 2011 04:06
> Til: michael at michaelshortt.com
> Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
> Emne: Re: [DeTomaso] squeal
>
> I don't know the science of it, maybe the A/F carmelizes on the synthetic
> rubber or something, but personal experience over 30+ years has lead me to
> always avoid getting any on the belts at all costs.
>
> Michael Shortt
> On Sep 30, 2011 9:56 PM, "michael at michaelshortt.com" <
> michaelsavga at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Belts should have 1/2" of play in the middle of the longest leg of the
>> triangle. When pushed down. If you have overheated and sprayed the
>> belts with antifreeze, they will always be more suspectible to
>> squealing. You should always carry spares anyway, but I replace mine
>> about every 2-3
> years
>> anyway, they're cheap and my garage is a hell of a lot more fun than
>> the side of the road.
>>
>> Michael Shortt
>> On Sep 30, 2011 9:50 PM, "michael at michaelshortt.com" <
> michaelsavga at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>> First Guess w/o hearing it.Alternator belt is either loose or has had
>>> anti-freeze spilled upon it.
>>>
>>> Michael Shortt
>>> On Sep 30, 2011 9:38 PM, "SEL" <edlebby at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>> get a squeal when i first start the car - on an occassion it come
>>>> back
>> for
>>> maybe 30 to 60 seconds and disappears
>>>>
>>>> any thoughts on what causes this?
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