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True or false: six drivetrain beliefs, tested

Copper stator windings inside an open electric motor frame
Quiz · Win a YETI mug

Six drivetrain beliefs. How many can you call?

Every plant runs on rules of thumb. Some are solid. Some are half right. Some quietly cost you a motor, a belt or a set of bearings.

Call each one true, false or mostly. Your score and the answers show straight away, and every complete entry goes into the draw for a YETI mug.

Prize1 × YETI mug
Entries close11 October, 11:59pm PT
Draw14 October 2026
Take the quiz Six questions · about a minute · your score shows straight away

Answer all six and add your email to be entered. One entry per person.

The six beliefs

Belief 1 of 6 · Lubrication

“Grease on a fixed calendar and you're covered.”

TrueFalseMostly

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Belief 2 of 6 · Electric motors

“A hot motor is just a busy motor.”

TrueFalseMostly

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Belief 3 of 6 · Sheaves

“If the belt looks fine, it is fine.”

TrueFalseMostly

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Belief 4 of 6 · V-belts

“A new V-belt needs re-tensioning after run-in.”

TrueFalseMostly

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Belief 5 of 6 · Drives

“A VFD takes all the stress out of starting a motor.”

TrueFalseMostly

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Belief 6 of 6 · Belt tools

“Tighter belts last longer.”

TrueFalseMostly

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Prize: 1 YETI mug. Entry: answer all six quiz questions and submit your email. Closing: 11:59pm PT, 11 October 2026. Draw date: 14 October 2026 (random selection from complete entries). Winner notified by email. One entry per person. MROSupply staff are not eligible. Operator: MROSupply.com, 2915 E Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023.

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