Squeaky gilmer belt

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bvrsbro
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Squeaky gilmer belt

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The belt squeaks right when I shut the machine off. Does that mean the belt is to tight?
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Check your tension as per the instructions and if okay then with machine stopped - unpluged - rub a bit of soap (old style laundry cake soap) on the inside of belt - that would lube belt and reduce/eliminate squeak.

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Squeaky Belt

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bvrsbro wrote:The belt squeaks right when I shut the machine off. Does that mean the belt is to tight?
I set my Gilmer belt tension for very little (maybe 1/16") deflection. I use a belt conditioner (auto parts store) on all my belts. Spray the sides of the motor belt as it is more likely to squeak when shutting down.
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Thank you for your reply. I will give it a try
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