PbFlinger 65 #1 Posted 4 hours ago This is the second one of these mufflers that I’ve had on this tractor. I will admit that the first was mounted a little indifferently. However I carefully mounted this one, made a sturdy support bracket, and made sure it was stress free. It cracked away in the same place. My detailed engineering analysis is that they’re made of crap metal that’s way too thin. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbFlinger 65 #2 Posted 4 hours ago Decided to go with a regular old pot muffler. Should be easy enough- all 1” pipe. However, my original elbow is in great shape, and has decided that it is quite happy where it’s at Tried all the usual non-nuclear removal tricks. Not willing to chance destroying a valuable elbow, or worse the block, over a muffler change. Decided to build on the foundation I have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbFlinger 65 #3 Posted 4 hours ago Found 1-1/4” pipe to have about same ID as the OD of the elbow (1-3/8”). Cut a piece to length, and split the end a bit to hopefully allow enough springery action for a muffler clamp to work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbFlinger 65 #4 Posted 4 hours ago The whole mess in the end. How can something this simple take an entire afternoon and $50? I won’t be sure it works until tomorrow. I have a deed restriction on my property that prohibits ever having the correct size hardware or clamps on hand, so I’ll have to run to town & look for a 1- 5/8” muffler clamp. Will advise. Everybody have a great holiday weekend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 4,437 #5 Posted 2 hours ago Simple things are the worst. I've had jobs that would take me 20 minutes at work take all day at home. And $50 just isn't that much anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 11,149 #6 Posted 1 hour ago Bought this 312 new in 89. Same exhaust, garage kept. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
