Gasgacinch on belt drives

NortonMKIIA850 · Jul 20, 2017

Hi,

I recently noticed that Gasgacinch claims to reduce slack and flapping when applied sparingly to a drive belt – I'd be curious to know if anyone has tried the stuff on their belt drive for any reason. I have a belt drive, but it's adjusted fine and I'm not aware of any flapping, nor even any noise at all. I could imagine it might give the transmission an easier life though. Any thoughts? Cheers.

Fast Eddie · Jul 20, 2017

What's the logic behind their claim?

NortonMKIIA850 · Jul 20, 2017

Heaven knows! That's why I was curious, I suppose ...

eskasteve · Jul 20, 2017

As an experiment a few years ago , I applied some to a squealing alternator belt. It stopped the noise for about a thousand miles when it slowly started to come back. At that point I changed the belt. My guess is that it gives the belt surface a softer contact point with the pulley. As a stop gap it worked but didn't actually solve the problem of having an older glazed belt.

NortonMKIIA850 · Jul 20, 2017

Interesting, thanks – it doesn't sound like there's much to this claim then, so far ... If it gave up after 1,000 miles, why bother? For normal road use, I mean.

Mike B · Jul 20, 2017

Gasgacinch contains solvents like toluene, probably not so good for rubber.....
Mike B

Mike B · Jul 20, 2017

Fast Eddie said:
What's the logic behind their claim?

To sell more product.
Mike B

NortonMKIIA850 · Jul 20, 2017

Well, it is right there on the front of the tin – 'Gasket Sealer and Belt Dressing', like it's some big deal ... The stuff you never knew you needed!

Nortoniggy · Jul 20, 2017

It's probably for dressing the leather type flat drive belts used in industry, certainly not a modern toothed belt.

Ian

NortonMKIIA850 · Jul 20, 2017

That makes better sense, thank you!

Hobot · Jul 20, 2017

Tooth belts work by mechanical inter lock not friction. Flat and V-belts work by friction same as hard balding tires. Very few solvents have much effect on tire or belt rubber but to soften surface - & how hobot extended grip life till cords let too much small sharp stuff through. Also avoids fitting deep lugged ice spiked tires or chains on cages.
Use on toothed belts is a great idea, if used as robotic dozer tracks, otherwise weakens - lowers tooth life. For leather belt drives, saddle soap em and saddle too for cheeks grip.

NortonMKIIA850 · Jul 20, 2017

Some interesting tips on alternative uses there, thank you!

Gasgacinch on belt drives

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