belt lubricants

[roger grady]

what have others found to be a good belt lube other than the very expensive small cans available at local hardware stores?

 

[Gary Fowler]

I have never found a need for a belt lube. If the belt is tightened to proper tension and is slipping, it needs to be replaced. Belt dressing is a temporary solution at best.

 

[deerseeker001]

Welcome from Wisconsin

 

[mguitas]

:welcome:

 

[Tractor Seabee]

If you need a lube on the belt, you need a new belt. There are all kinds of products out there made to satisfy what someone thinks they need. Some of the old remedies such as soap actually speed up the demise of the belt. Proper tension and line-up keeps all surfaces in contact and they run cooler. If the belt runs hot, its slipping and life will be short. Belts and sheaves on manufactured products are an engineered solution.

Ron

 

[Briana03]

Welcome to TractorByNet!

I moved your thread to the Oil, Fuel, & Lubricants forum.

 

[Diamondpilot]

If you need a lube on the belt, you need a new belt. There are all kinds of products out there made to satisfy what someone thinks they need. Some of the old remedies such as soap actually speed up the demise of the belt. Proper tension and line-up keeps all surfaces in contact and they run cooler. If the belt runs hot, its slipping and life will be short. Belts and sheaves on manufactured products are an engineered solution.

Ron

I agree. I have owned a dozen tractors, 27 vehicles, and about 10 boats. Never needed belt lubricant.

Chris

 

[Soundguy]

cat sells a yellow wax stick as a belt protectant but i do not believe they call it a lube...