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Originally Posted by guruerror
I remember my grandfather used to have a big stick of waxy material (like a fat candle) that he used to call Dum Dum (or something like that) that you would touch against the belt while it the motor was running and the squeal would go away. I tried to Google it, but must have the name wrong, or it was just a nick name for the product that they used around the shop. He used to work for MACK truck and would bring various kinds of random, industrial-brand products home from time to time.
I've also read of people spraying squeaky belts with Turtle Wax Super Protectant...supposedly works better than candle wax.
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When you say wax...I just think of the friction and heat generated on the belt and pullies. Wax is kinda slippery, its not tacky. I dont get what the hell thats going to do other than goo up the belt. Holding a bar of that against the belt on a running motor is a good was to loose some fingers.