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Engine basics => Engine set up tips => Topic started by: tom brightbill on July 08, 2014, 09:48:06 AM

Title: Tube muffler rework
Post by: tom brightbill on July 08, 2014, 09:48:06 AM

I need to rotate the exit piece on a tube muffler. I believe that it is probably held on by JB Weld or a similar product.  I think that I saw a thread here once that mentioned heating the casting and thereby softening the epoxy, allowing it to be re positioned.  Does anyone else recall this thread? My searches have come up with everything except the answer.  Thanks.

Title: Re: Tube muffler rework
Post by: FLOYD CARTER on July 08, 2014, 10:40:04 AM

Yes.  JB Weld is tough stuff, but it can be softened/weakened with heat.  I've added metal "stingers" to the end of tube mufflers using JB Weld, and it holds fine.  It is less successful used close to the engine, where temps are much higher.  So, I suggest putting the muffler in a hot oven, and then twist it or pry it apart.

Floyd

Title: Re: Tube muffler rework
Post by: Steve Helmick on July 08, 2014, 03:42:49 PM

What tube muffler, Tom?   ??? Steve

Title: Re: Tube muffler rework
Post by: Tim Wescott on July 08, 2014, 04:06:44 PM

Quote from: Steve Helmick on July 08, 2014, 03:42:49 PM

What tube muffler, Tom?   ??? Steve

Careful!  He might start listing all his projects!

Title: Re: Tube muffler rework
Post by: tom brightbill on July 08, 2014, 10:48:11 PM

Steve, it's for a Stalker 51.

Title: Re: Tube muffler rework
Post by: Steve Helmick on July 09, 2014, 12:16:45 AM

Alan Resinger is the BC connection for Stalkers, so I would suggest shooting him an email and asking what he can suggest.  H^^ Steve