wholdguy 73 #1 Posted July 29, 2016 The WheelHorse is a 1970 Charger 12 w/Tecumseh engine. This unit is still running the original tubular muffler, measuring about 8" long x 4" diameter. The muffler seems to be worn out so there is a lot of exhaust noise when I mow and that means I must wear some good ear protection! I have seen photos of WheelHorse running those small round mufflers that look like a soupcan. How do they perform on a 12 hp? Are they very quiet running? G. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russellmc301 600 #2 Posted July 29, 2016 the muffler type you have now is orginal and the pepper pots are noisey on 12 hp from my experance. if im wroung i will be corrected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigfish 146 #3 Posted July 29, 2016 Ditto. Can mufflers are loud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,804 #4 Posted July 29, 2016 However, original style mufflers, if still available new, will cost you about $200.00, but they are worth it if you want a quiet horse. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kudzu3 323 #5 Posted July 29, 2016 You may want to consider a stack, look good and sound good. IMHO 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigfish 146 #6 Posted July 29, 2016 You could try using black pipe to extend the can muffler to the current exhaust output location on the lower left side of the engine or do a stack. I went can on the 312-8 franken tractor because they were in the clearance bin at tsc for a dollar. DB's didnt bother me because i used it to tend the gravel drive and pull wheelies. Now with campground crusing and the stock pully back on I want quiet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7 Posted July 30, 2016 Pepper shakers are cheap and LOUD! Others are NOT cheap by FAR easier on your ears! AND your neighbors ears! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beowulf 2 #8 Posted July 30, 2016 I bought and use a 1986 416-8 that someone booger welded a pepper pot onto. Holy cow is it obnoxious!. I asked a local guy about muffler recommendations while picking up a deck spindle he ordered for me. He looked at me, ran over and dug through a pile on/around some shelves, and popped up with a brand new factory muffler! (Covered in dust) He said he had it for a long time, and they cost over $130. He said he needed to clean up, get rid of it. $30! Now I have to cut booger pipe off of original elbow and TIG weld new nipple on. I can't wait to mow without sounding like a WW2 Spitfire on a straifing run! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,829 #9 Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) Buy a nelson muffler like this I believe from Napa. Very quite. CLICK ON TO MAKE LARGER Edited July 30, 2016 by T1257 RETIRED WRENCHER. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,441 #10 Posted July 30, 2016 31 minutes ago, T1257 RETIRED WRENCHER. said: Buy a nelson muffler like this I believe from Napa. Very quite. CLICK ON TO MAKE LARGER This is very quiet on a 12hp Kohler and Gravely used them on engines up to and including 16hp. Gravely part number 18543 Stens part number 105-262 Napa part number 7-03679 Oregon part number 35-543 Dimensions listed here https://www.bantasaw.com/catalog/viewproduct.asp?i=256&p=151 Garry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wholdguy 73 #11 Posted July 31, 2016 Okay, thanks guys. I think I will check into that Nelson Muffler because it should be quiet and not too expensive. G. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,829 #12 Posted August 1, 2016 On 7/30/2016 at 7:45 AM, gwest_ca said: This is very quiet on a 12hp Kohler and Gravely used them on engines up to and including 16hp. Gravely part number 18543 Stens part number 105-262 Napa part number 7-03679 Oregon part number 35-543 Dimensions listed here https://www.bantasaw.com/catalog/viewproduct.asp?i=256&p=151 Garry thanks Garry did not no the #`s. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #13 Posted August 2, 2016 On 7/30/2016 at 7:45 AM, gwest_ca said: This is very quiet on a 12hp Kohler and Gravely used them on engines up to and including 16hp. Gravely part number 18543 Stens part number 105-262 Napa part number 7-03679 Oregon part number 35-543 Dimensions listed here https://www.bantasaw.com/catalog/viewproduct.asp?i=256&p=151 Garry Garry, you really should charge something for your services! I took notes! By the way, for those who are price conscientious: https://www.google.com/#q=105-262+muffler&tbm=shop 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites