squealing belts

1970 CHEVROLET NOVA
6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Okay I have a 1970 Chevy Nova and my belts are squealing and the don't seem worn or to have any liquids on them.they have been tightened before in December and it stopped the problem but have started back up again.what is making my belts squeal?
Jan 14, 2011 at 10:02 AM
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The belts are glazed, old belts can squeal even if they are adjusted and not slipping. I use a spray belt dressing, it's application stops the noise immediately. I have also seen guys hold a file to the working face of the belt to stop the noise, but ilike the spray, it works much faster. Or you could install new belts.
Jan 14, 2011 at 2:20 PM
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How fast can belts wear put cuz these belts a fairly new.got em at the end of the summer.
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Jan 14, 2011 at 6:55 PM
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Try spray on the belts
Jan 14, 2011 at 6:58 PM
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I have tried but will do again.thanx
Jan 14, 2011 at 7:11 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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And check the alignment. Out of alignment will do fuuny things to Vee belts.
Jan 14, 2011 at 7:17 PM
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Hmm...thanx
Jan 14, 2011 at 7:23 PM
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