Belt Question

[badabing9]

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]

Belt grip

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

 

[badabing9]

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]

Just change the Belt.......

 

[badabing9]

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]

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

 

[Vettefan87]

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

 

[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.

 

[354RwHpLT4CE]

Sorry,I started it!

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.:ugh 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]

But....

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]

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]

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.

 

[WhalePirot]

Maybe I did.

 

[badabing9]

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

i did, several......no luck........thanks for reply!

 

[badabing9]

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

surely, that is if your belt was bad, i agree. thanks for reply.

 

[badabing9]

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.

a crayon?...humn....anyway, i am looking for a solid/stick of belt dressing. thanks for reply.

 

[badabing9]

Sorry,I think I started this.:ugh 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.

look, all i asked is a simple question that pertains to locating some solid belt dressing, that's all. everyone has a method of fixing everything, all being different. that has nothing to do about my question. at no time anywhere, have i written anything about "...how do i fix..." "or how do i stop...". all i am doing is trying to locate a product that can be used in an automotive use.

sorry if you are frustrated and i appreciate the response but, the answers i am getting (although, i appreciate the interest) have very little to do with my question or request.

also, you make the statement " ....dont think this is for his car yall"... how would you know and why would you even make that statement since my initial question says nothing about that? i don't mean to be "calling you out", but, i am just pointing out a few salient facts. again, thank you for your help.

 

[badabing9]

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

again, (respectfully) since i have not stated specifically that that may be or is the problem, it begs the question as to why "i would need to change the belt or the tensioner". i am simply looking for the product for an automotive use. thank you for your response.

 

[badabing9]

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 absolutely agree!

 

[WhalePirot]

a crayon?...humn....anyway, i am looking for a solid/stick of belt dressing. thanks for reply.

Sorry, you seem so upset. I would also like to find one, since my last one is used up. Lacking my finding one, I suggested another solution.

At the risk of further upsetting you, I find crayons also help house door locks to slide better; the latch against the striker.