idler pulley
03-03-2006, 12:55 PM
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Re: Ping Lon
Thanks Lon, much appreciated.
Tomes
"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Disclaimer: As scientific as moonshine...maybe less. I just poured the
> STP into Syntec until it looked roughly like 90 weight gear lube. It was
> 5W-40, but I can't imagine that matters. And added a coupla capfuls of
> Marvel hoping to get a bit of penetration into that very narrow seam
> around the bearing. More important was a long tube that could be used to
> put only 1-2 small drops and do it perpendicular to the idler. Seems to
> work well for hood hinges, etc. and haven't noticed any temperature
> thickening.
>
> Note you may want to try a bit of rub on belt dressing, as a lot of cold
> squeak is just worn or loose belt. The rub on stuff is available if you
> have farmers or other in the area that use it for power take off belts.
> Never tried the spray stuff from auto stores. Soap works but can
> increase slip, so if it helps wash it off.
>
>
>
>
>
> Tomes proclaimed:
>
>> Hi Lon,
>> I want to make this mix as I have a similar squeak that I would like to
>> try this on. About what ratios of the 3 ingredients do you use? What
>> weight of Syntec?
>> Thanks,
>> Tomes
>>
>>
>> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:fdadnXAvEPKCzZ_ZRVn-qw@comcast.com...
>>
>>>Scott in Baltimore proclaimed:
>>>
>>>>Do a lot of you have/get squeaks on the idler pulley?
>>>>
>>>>Someone commented about using STP on an idler.
>>>>
>>>>My squeak comes and goes with the weather, and it's annoying!
>>>
>>>I had one that if I ran the thing heavy, as in crossing the sierras... if
>>>I parked it and the next day was overly wet and cold, the idler would
>>>squeak for under a minute on a cold start. I used a mix of STP, Castrol
>>>Syntec, and Marvel Mystery Oil. Mostly STP, with the Castrol Syntec to
>>>thin it down to roughly a 90 weight gear lube consistency. Then just a
>>>couple capfuls of Marvel Mystery to get a bit of quick penetration.
>>>
>>>The hard part is getting the mix into the bearing without getting it on
>>>the serpentine [which would not be a good idea]. I used a piece of hobby
>>>shop brass tube bent just a tad so it could drop just a few small drops
>>>right along the bearing face.
>>>
>>>Been quiet ever since the first treatment.
>>>
>>>I have a new idler and do plan to replace it, probably when I put in a
>>>new serpentine at 90K. Or if it starts squeaking again.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
Tomes
"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:JsSdnQgaWINBH5rZRVn-pA@comcast.com...
> Disclaimer: As scientific as moonshine...maybe less. I just poured the
> STP into Syntec until it looked roughly like 90 weight gear lube. It was
> 5W-40, but I can't imagine that matters. And added a coupla capfuls of
> Marvel hoping to get a bit of penetration into that very narrow seam
> around the bearing. More important was a long tube that could be used to
> put only 1-2 small drops and do it perpendicular to the idler. Seems to
> work well for hood hinges, etc. and haven't noticed any temperature
> thickening.
>
> Note you may want to try a bit of rub on belt dressing, as a lot of cold
> squeak is just worn or loose belt. The rub on stuff is available if you
> have farmers or other in the area that use it for power take off belts.
> Never tried the spray stuff from auto stores. Soap works but can
> increase slip, so if it helps wash it off.
>
>
>
>
>
> Tomes proclaimed:
>
>> Hi Lon,
>> I want to make this mix as I have a similar squeak that I would like to
>> try this on. About what ratios of the 3 ingredients do you use? What
>> weight of Syntec?
>> Thanks,
>> Tomes
>>
>>
>> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:fdadnXAvEPKCzZ_ZRVn-qw@comcast.com...
>>
>>>Scott in Baltimore proclaimed:
>>>
>>>>Do a lot of you have/get squeaks on the idler pulley?
>>>>
>>>>Someone commented about using STP on an idler.
>>>>
>>>>My squeak comes and goes with the weather, and it's annoying!
>>>
>>>I had one that if I ran the thing heavy, as in crossing the sierras... if
>>>I parked it and the next day was overly wet and cold, the idler would
>>>squeak for under a minute on a cold start. I used a mix of STP, Castrol
>>>Syntec, and Marvel Mystery Oil. Mostly STP, with the Castrol Syntec to
>>>thin it down to roughly a 90 weight gear lube consistency. Then just a
>>>couple capfuls of Marvel Mystery to get a bit of quick penetration.
>>>
>>>The hard part is getting the mix into the bearing without getting it on
>>>the serpentine [which would not be a good idea]. I used a piece of hobby
>>>shop brass tube bent just a tad so it could drop just a few small drops
>>>right along the bearing face.
>>>
>>>Been quiet ever since the first treatment.
>>>
>>>I have a new idler and do plan to replace it, probably when I put in a
>>>new serpentine at 90K. Or if it starts squeaking again.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
03-03-2006, 12:55 PM
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Re: Ping Lon
Thanks Lon, much appreciated.
Tomes
"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:JsSdnQgaWINBH5rZRVn-pA@comcast.com...
> Disclaimer: As scientific as moonshine...maybe less. I just poured the
> STP into Syntec until it looked roughly like 90 weight gear lube. It was
> 5W-40, but I can't imagine that matters. And added a coupla capfuls of
> Marvel hoping to get a bit of penetration into that very narrow seam
> around the bearing. More important was a long tube that could be used to
> put only 1-2 small drops and do it perpendicular to the idler. Seems to
> work well for hood hinges, etc. and haven't noticed any temperature
> thickening.
>
> Note you may want to try a bit of rub on belt dressing, as a lot of cold
> squeak is just worn or loose belt. The rub on stuff is available if you
> have farmers or other in the area that use it for power take off belts.
> Never tried the spray stuff from auto stores. Soap works but can
> increase slip, so if it helps wash it off.
>
>
>
>
>
> Tomes proclaimed:
>
>> Hi Lon,
>> I want to make this mix as I have a similar squeak that I would like to
>> try this on. About what ratios of the 3 ingredients do you use? What
>> weight of Syntec?
>> Thanks,
>> Tomes
>>
>>
>> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:fdadnXAvEPKCzZ_ZRVn-qw@comcast.com...
>>
>>>Scott in Baltimore proclaimed:
>>>
>>>>Do a lot of you have/get squeaks on the idler pulley?
>>>>
>>>>Someone commented about using STP on an idler.
>>>>
>>>>My squeak comes and goes with the weather, and it's annoying!
>>>
>>>I had one that if I ran the thing heavy, as in crossing the sierras... if
>>>I parked it and the next day was overly wet and cold, the idler would
>>>squeak for under a minute on a cold start. I used a mix of STP, Castrol
>>>Syntec, and Marvel Mystery Oil. Mostly STP, with the Castrol Syntec to
>>>thin it down to roughly a 90 weight gear lube consistency. Then just a
>>>couple capfuls of Marvel Mystery to get a bit of quick penetration.
>>>
>>>The hard part is getting the mix into the bearing without getting it on
>>>the serpentine [which would not be a good idea]. I used a piece of hobby
>>>shop brass tube bent just a tad so it could drop just a few small drops
>>>right along the bearing face.
>>>
>>>Been quiet ever since the first treatment.
>>>
>>>I have a new idler and do plan to replace it, probably when I put in a
>>>new serpentine at 90K. Or if it starts squeaking again.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
Tomes
"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:JsSdnQgaWINBH5rZRVn-pA@comcast.com...
> Disclaimer: As scientific as moonshine...maybe less. I just poured the
> STP into Syntec until it looked roughly like 90 weight gear lube. It was
> 5W-40, but I can't imagine that matters. And added a coupla capfuls of
> Marvel hoping to get a bit of penetration into that very narrow seam
> around the bearing. More important was a long tube that could be used to
> put only 1-2 small drops and do it perpendicular to the idler. Seems to
> work well for hood hinges, etc. and haven't noticed any temperature
> thickening.
>
> Note you may want to try a bit of rub on belt dressing, as a lot of cold
> squeak is just worn or loose belt. The rub on stuff is available if you
> have farmers or other in the area that use it for power take off belts.
> Never tried the spray stuff from auto stores. Soap works but can
> increase slip, so if it helps wash it off.
>
>
>
>
>
> Tomes proclaimed:
>
>> Hi Lon,
>> I want to make this mix as I have a similar squeak that I would like to
>> try this on. About what ratios of the 3 ingredients do you use? What
>> weight of Syntec?
>> Thanks,
>> Tomes
>>
>>
>> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:fdadnXAvEPKCzZ_ZRVn-qw@comcast.com...
>>
>>>Scott in Baltimore proclaimed:
>>>
>>>>Do a lot of you have/get squeaks on the idler pulley?
>>>>
>>>>Someone commented about using STP on an idler.
>>>>
>>>>My squeak comes and goes with the weather, and it's annoying!
>>>
>>>I had one that if I ran the thing heavy, as in crossing the sierras... if
>>>I parked it and the next day was overly wet and cold, the idler would
>>>squeak for under a minute on a cold start. I used a mix of STP, Castrol
>>>Syntec, and Marvel Mystery Oil. Mostly STP, with the Castrol Syntec to
>>>thin it down to roughly a 90 weight gear lube consistency. Then just a
>>>couple capfuls of Marvel Mystery to get a bit of quick penetration.
>>>
>>>The hard part is getting the mix into the bearing without getting it on
>>>the serpentine [which would not be a good idea]. I used a piece of hobby
>>>shop brass tube bent just a tad so it could drop just a few small drops
>>>right along the bearing face.
>>>
>>>Been quiet ever since the first treatment.
>>>
>>>I have a new idler and do plan to replace it, probably when I put in a
>>>new serpentine at 90K. Or if it starts squeaking again.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
03-03-2006, 12:55 PM
#73
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Re: Ping Lon
Thanks Lon, much appreciated.
Tomes
"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:JsSdnQgaWINBH5rZRVn-pA@comcast.com...
> Disclaimer: As scientific as moonshine...maybe less. I just poured the
> STP into Syntec until it looked roughly like 90 weight gear lube. It was
> 5W-40, but I can't imagine that matters. And added a coupla capfuls of
> Marvel hoping to get a bit of penetration into that very narrow seam
> around the bearing. More important was a long tube that could be used to
> put only 1-2 small drops and do it perpendicular to the idler. Seems to
> work well for hood hinges, etc. and haven't noticed any temperature
> thickening.
>
> Note you may want to try a bit of rub on belt dressing, as a lot of cold
> squeak is just worn or loose belt. The rub on stuff is available if you
> have farmers or other in the area that use it for power take off belts.
> Never tried the spray stuff from auto stores. Soap works but can
> increase slip, so if it helps wash it off.
>
>
>
>
>
> Tomes proclaimed:
>
>> Hi Lon,
>> I want to make this mix as I have a similar squeak that I would like to
>> try this on. About what ratios of the 3 ingredients do you use? What
>> weight of Syntec?
>> Thanks,
>> Tomes
>>
>>
>> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:fdadnXAvEPKCzZ_ZRVn-qw@comcast.com...
>>
>>>Scott in Baltimore proclaimed:
>>>
>>>>Do a lot of you have/get squeaks on the idler pulley?
>>>>
>>>>Someone commented about using STP on an idler.
>>>>
>>>>My squeak comes and goes with the weather, and it's annoying!
>>>
>>>I had one that if I ran the thing heavy, as in crossing the sierras... if
>>>I parked it and the next day was overly wet and cold, the idler would
>>>squeak for under a minute on a cold start. I used a mix of STP, Castrol
>>>Syntec, and Marvel Mystery Oil. Mostly STP, with the Castrol Syntec to
>>>thin it down to roughly a 90 weight gear lube consistency. Then just a
>>>couple capfuls of Marvel Mystery to get a bit of quick penetration.
>>>
>>>The hard part is getting the mix into the bearing without getting it on
>>>the serpentine [which would not be a good idea]. I used a piece of hobby
>>>shop brass tube bent just a tad so it could drop just a few small drops
>>>right along the bearing face.
>>>
>>>Been quiet ever since the first treatment.
>>>
>>>I have a new idler and do plan to replace it, probably when I put in a
>>>new serpentine at 90K. Or if it starts squeaking again.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
Tomes
"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:JsSdnQgaWINBH5rZRVn-pA@comcast.com...
> Disclaimer: As scientific as moonshine...maybe less. I just poured the
> STP into Syntec until it looked roughly like 90 weight gear lube. It was
> 5W-40, but I can't imagine that matters. And added a coupla capfuls of
> Marvel hoping to get a bit of penetration into that very narrow seam
> around the bearing. More important was a long tube that could be used to
> put only 1-2 small drops and do it perpendicular to the idler. Seems to
> work well for hood hinges, etc. and haven't noticed any temperature
> thickening.
>
> Note you may want to try a bit of rub on belt dressing, as a lot of cold
> squeak is just worn or loose belt. The rub on stuff is available if you
> have farmers or other in the area that use it for power take off belts.
> Never tried the spray stuff from auto stores. Soap works but can
> increase slip, so if it helps wash it off.
>
>
>
>
>
> Tomes proclaimed:
>
>> Hi Lon,
>> I want to make this mix as I have a similar squeak that I would like to
>> try this on. About what ratios of the 3 ingredients do you use? What
>> weight of Syntec?
>> Thanks,
>> Tomes
>>
>>
>> "Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:fdadnXAvEPKCzZ_ZRVn-qw@comcast.com...
>>
>>>Scott in Baltimore proclaimed:
>>>
>>>>Do a lot of you have/get squeaks on the idler pulley?
>>>>
>>>>Someone commented about using STP on an idler.
>>>>
>>>>My squeak comes and goes with the weather, and it's annoying!
>>>
>>>I had one that if I ran the thing heavy, as in crossing the sierras... if
>>>I parked it and the next day was overly wet and cold, the idler would
>>>squeak for under a minute on a cold start. I used a mix of STP, Castrol
>>>Syntec, and Marvel Mystery Oil. Mostly STP, with the Castrol Syntec to
>>>thin it down to roughly a 90 weight gear lube consistency. Then just a
>>>couple capfuls of Marvel Mystery to get a bit of quick penetration.
>>>
>>>The hard part is getting the mix into the bearing without getting it on
>>>the serpentine [which would not be a good idea]. I used a piece of hobby
>>>shop brass tube bent just a tad so it could drop just a few small drops
>>>right along the bearing face.
>>>
>>>Been quiet ever since the first treatment.
>>>
>>>I have a new idler and do plan to replace it, probably when I put in a
>>>new serpentine at 90K. Or if it starts squeaking again.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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