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Squeaky gilmer belt
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:45 am
by bvrsbro
The belt squeaks right when I shut the machine off. Does that mean the belt is to tight?
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:18 am
by sandyj
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.
Regards
Sandy in NZ
Squeaky Belt
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:35 am
by billmayo
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.
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:59 pm
by bvrsbro
Thank you for your reply. I will give it a try