Stack pipe on my 312-8

[WH Raider10 17]

Hello,

I'm going to put a stack pipe on my 312-8 cause I like how it looks and especially the sound! What would be the best steel I can make one out? Maybe stainless?

I'll also put a support bracket on it and connect it to the bolt were the original exhaust support is connected. Has any of you also put a stack on your wheelhorse??? Please post a picture

so I can have an idea what looks the best so I can start gathering the parts I need.

Thanks in advance!

Pieter-Jan from Belgium :bflag:

[KC9KAS 4,744]

Here is a picture of a GT-14 with a "stack". Be sure to make a good solid bracket, as mine had the 1" pipe nipple broken off inside the exhaust port and I had to chisel it out and re-thread it.

http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx264/kc9kas/wheel%20horse/GT141.jpg

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[WH Raider10 17]

Thanks guys! :)

[can whlvr 994]

just remember to keep it away from trees and objects that will rip it off the tractor,i know,i like the stacks too,but they are only for non working tractors or pullers that dont go near trees,i broke the elbow that threads into the block,coulda been the block

[dobeleo 7]

I have a neighbor that works for a construction company maintaining equipment with alot of small engines. I was going to to change the muffler out on my tiller to redirect the exhaust so I would not have to enjoy the smell when I tilled the garden. His concern was if I used an NPT fitting in the exhaust manifold, it could crack the head. I was going to only use a short pipe nipple as compared to what is being done here. Have any of you guys had issues with this?

[71_Bronco 1,072]

As far as using just the nipple, I have seen that done before. People will use it like a "stud" and use standard automotive exhaust piping with a pipe clamp on it. This is the way I'm gonna go, as I have access to a welder. I am going to make the exhaust as you would see it on a car (smaller diameter obviously) and then split the piping so that when I clamp onto the nipple, it can squeeze down on it.

EDIT: Yes, keep your "stack" away from trees. My dad's Kabota has hit quite a few trees with his stack, and now its all bent and tilted lol. He's just lucky it hasn't done any real damage to it.

[WH Raider10 17]

71_Bronco,

You've got the same idea like I have to make my stack pipe. I'll also split the pipe were it need to be clamped on the nipple. :)