Shower head muffler

[dells68 7,494]

Ok, need more advice.  I've got an original shower head muffler, with some corrosion/cracks on the front.  I've got a hotdog muffler on Emory's 60 suburban, but like the looks of the original style muffler (even though it has a HF motor on it).  Given the shape of the tractor, should I put the shower head on or leave the hotdog on?

[TDF5G 2,051]

I'm not for sure, but can't you buy new ones of those?  It seems I've seen those at a  reasonable price somewhere.  

[rmaynard 14,864]

Very rare to find a new one. Last one I saw on eBay went for over $100.00.

[Tankman 3,515]

20 minutes ago, TDF5G said:

I'm not for sure, but can't you buy new ones of those?  It seems I've seen those at a  reasonable price somewhere.  

 

Think I've seen those mufflers for sale also.

For starters perhaps a bit of TIG welding and extreme heat resistant paint.  

 

Whatever muffler you use, a great looking Horse. Very nice caretaking! Thanks!

 

PS. Since the Stallion is so handsome, straighten out the garage a bit this spring. The Horse deserves a clean stall.

 

Edited February 10, 2016 by Tankman

[dells68 7,494]

Ive looked for them and haven't seen any for sale.  This one has seen better days and I don't have a tig, just a mig and I think it would burn it up.

[TDF5G 2,051]

23 minutes ago, rmaynard said:

Very rare to find a new one. Last one I saw on eBay went for over $100.00.

I wasn't certain about that.  It's probably a different kind of muffler that I've seen then.    Ebay stuff is high ain't it?

Edited February 10, 2016 by TDF5G

[Tankman 3,515]

I would ask around. A local shop, two minute TIG job. Might not even charge you.

[RedRanger 1,468]

42 minutes ago, TDF5G said:

I'm not for sure, but can't you buy new ones of those?  It seems I've seen those at a  reasonable price somewhere.  

Put in for a dozen if you find these new somewhere.  They don't make the shower head design.

 

[dells68 7,494]

Yeah, believe it or not I actually did straighten out some to get the horses in!  I had been using the garage for a wood shop for my craft business.  I've quit woodworking for a while after the loss of my mom.  Decided to spend more time with dad on his farm and working on horses with my son.  Hopefully I can finish tidying up next spring.  Tankman are you volunteering to help out?

[Amcwheel85 2,058]

They make some very similar to that one. It's not exact but darn close and only about $8.50 on eBay as I'm looking at one to replace goofy stack on my 856 

Edited February 10, 2016 by Amcwheel85

[rmaynard 14,864]

Yes, that muffler shown directly above is readily available. It is referred to as a pepper pot. The true "shower head" type muffler is like the one described in the following thread:

Shower Head Muffler

 

Edited February 11, 2016 by rmaynard

[slammer302 2,154]

I would also give it a good wire brushing and a little patch job and you will be on ur way

[can whlvr 991]

I would buy the pepper pot style and use it,then u have time to get the original repaired and put it away so u have it but wear out the cheap imitation,just my 2 cents

[953 nut 51,516]

     Seems the shower head is probably too thin to be saved on the outlet side. Perhaps the top of a pepper pot could be attached to the cone shaped base of the shower head.

[Tankman 3,515]

Well dells68 I do get to Harrisonberg once in awhile.

I have a messy shop ever since the grandsons were afflicted with WHA. Wheel Horse Addiction gets the best of us. 

[buckrancher 2,673]

If the back is good I can fix them if you decide to fix it or or sell it please send me a PM

 

Brian

[WHX?? 46,692]

Well you could be like the real show dogs and run the hotdog or a pepper pot  for everyday use then switch to the shower for show!?!?

[Howie 882]

They are probably the wrong size but I think I have seen some made for the old hi tn miss engines. Probably bigger diameter also.

 

David

[Lane Ranger 10,472]

Last years show I was offered $80 for my very old showerhead muffler and  when I said "Are you crazy"  -the guy offered my $100.

 

  I did not sell but even  yours is worth some big money!     I have one of each of my RJ's!

 

 

[Flatheadpete 183]

I have a piece of 1" black pipe with chicken wire rolled up and jammed in.  Works well for a while.  Was plowing yesterday and shot a chunk out......Time to re-pack!

[TDF5G 2,051]

15 hours ago, Amcwheel85 said:

They make some very similar to that one. It's not exact but darn close and only about $8.50 on eBay as I'm looking at one to replace goofy stack on my 856 

That's probably the one I've seen that is available.  

[Lane Ranger 10,472]

O'Reilly's auto parts have a few different small mufflers.

 

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search/Small+Engine+-+Mufflers/N0789/C0218.oap?page=1&results=20&sortBy=1

 

[dells68 7,494]

Buckrancher pm sent.  Thanks!!

[WHX?? 46,692]

Thanks for that tip Lane, would have never guessed an auto parts store just down the road would have small engine parts would have a selection like that! So while at a NAPA store yesterday waiting for a heater blower motor to come in for my truck I browsed the aisles looking for suff that could be used on a tractor!

[dells68 7,494]

Yup lost pics!  Gotta become a supporter!  Gonna have to wait until I get paid on the 25th though - I've gone horse poor this month.  Pic of my muffler.  Gonna get buckrancher to help me fix it up!  Ok already used my storage.  Time to become a supporter!