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26-10-12, 05:29
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muffler trouble
Rob
I Hade the same muffler problem . My soulution was a large diesel tractor muffler , same oval shape , I welded the original flanges on the new muffler in the exact positions as original , this muffler has very little backpressure, and sounds very tuff . I could get more info..note I had to block off the old exit on the new muffler. ANTHONY
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1954 GMC 211 , Restored 1941 F8, Restored 1942 F15A , needs box and restore 1944 C15A , needs box and restore Last edited by ahleeds; 26-10-12 at 07:01. |
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02-11-12, 09:15
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There are several active threads on Steel Soldiers about this very item. NOS mufflers, and un-cracked exhaust manifolds seem to be made out of Unobtainium.
Several guys are trying to replicate, or at least find a suitable replacement. Unless you are building a museum truck, just get something that looks almost right, and save your hearing. Those old stovebolts can be a little loud. |
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02-11-12, 16:02
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I did a google search and found a dealer that had one left in stock. It is on it's way to me now. Wasn't cheap when we talk surplus. But then again, if I went in to the dealer for a muffler for my current vehicles, I would likely pay about the same.
We had the problem with the cracked manifolds back in the early 80s. The DND cast hundreds of them, but made a slight error in the casting, resulting in the majority of them going to scrap. The local surplus dealer had two bathtubs full of them. With the price of gasoline these days, and the poor fuel economy of these trucks, I don't think anyone will be making up new parts for them any time soon. I guess it's best to grab the parts while I can. Thanks for all the advice guys. |
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