Blower belt slip problem fix?
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Blower belt slip problem fix?
Had an idea from a friend of mine; has anyone tired putitng a little bit of VHT on there blower belt to decrease the belt slip? Maybe brush it on while the truck is running.
VHT is the stuff tracks use to help traction; what would be different about a blower belt?
VHT is the stuff tracks use to help traction; what would be different about a blower belt?
#3
Casey, if you are looking for a more permanent fix I installed the Metco idler set up about 5000 miles ago. I run a gator belt with a reichard racing upper pulley (the one that was rumored to eat belts, I don't think so). This set up changed my world in relation to belt slip. My Lunar gauge reads a consistent 16lbs at WOT and my belt dust has dropped more than half of my old set up with out the Metco. Just food for thought. I bought mine at JLP.
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#4
Thats an interesting thought, but I might be concerned about applying a chemical substance thats intended for one use - on something else. Maybe it would some immediate postive effect on increasing friction and reduce belt slippage - but I would wonder what it would do to the "belts properties" over time?
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Re: yup
Originally posted by tallimeca
common procedure in the race bus...... but, they usually do it in between passes, but it does cause buildup on the belt which will cause it to need to be replaced more often.
common procedure in the race bus...... but, they usually do it in between passes, but it does cause buildup on the belt which will cause it to need to be replaced more often.
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Originally posted by NTIMD8
There is a product called Belt Dressing that is made for this.
There is a product called Belt Dressing that is made for this.
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