I may have missed a post that explained that soap was a good idea for slipping/squealing belts.
Why did you put soap onto your belts?
I normally think of soap as closer to a lubricant than anything else and would not have thought to try that, so this is why I ask. It seems to me that the squeal is not unlike when tires are spinning against the ground and not getting traction. Your goal should be traction, I should think?
I have not used it, but am aware that more fully-stocked parts places have what is called "belt dressing" or some such that can be sprayed onto belts to increase "traction" or whatever. I took a hand-file and carefully scuffed the V surfaces of good belts that I had that were glazed and that took care of it for me on my '73.
-Kenyon
Bruce Stubblefield <audiblefeast@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello list, The new timing chain is on and the engine seems fine after starting instantly. Thanks to all for the advice. At idle all is well, but as I rev up the engine, the belts (I think) gradually start to squeal. I put soap on the belts, which didn't help, as well as a soapy water solution, which also didn't help. I can depress the belts about 1/2" and are about at tight as I thought I could get them. Any suggestions to get rid of the squeals?
thanks Bruce S
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