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smithys mufflers
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cliftford |
04-26-2016 @ 6:37 AM
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About 2 years ago I bought 2 Smithys mufflers for my'48. In less than 2000 miles holes began appearing along the seams. the sh*lls are stove pipe thin. I made the mistake of assuming that these were top quality like smithys were back in the day. Who makes and sells good mufflers of this type?
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ken ct. |
04-26-2016 @ 7:30 AM
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No their China made out of recycled beer cans,junk in my opinion. Brockmans are a good choice. . I run straight pipes after mine rotted out. Ken Ct.
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flathead4rd |
04-26-2016 @ 7:30 AM
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Brockman Mufflers. Google or search it.
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TomO |
04-26-2016 @ 7:37 AM
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With every muffler, you need to drill an 1/8" hole at the bottom front and bottom rear to prevent rust out. The corn gas combined with the characteristics of the engine create a large amount of moisture that can condense in the muffler. The holes allow it to drain out. I bought my Smithys from Speedway, 6 years ago and they show no signs of rust, yet.
Tom
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40cpe |
04-26-2016 @ 10:55 AM
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short trips are a muffler's worst enemy.
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BUCKAWHO |
04-27-2016 @ 3:11 AM
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Hi....My '51 had some old Smithy's that were rusted out. When I took them off, I noticed the small drain holes. So, when replacing them, I drilled small drain holes in the new ones before installing them. Make sure the holes are toward the bottom. They are not yet a year old. I use gasoline without alcohol...it's more expensive than regular pump gas....about 30 cents a gal...but I think it's worthwhile. Also use non-alcohol gas in my older Corvette too. And short trips are to be avoided if possible, too. Give the exhaust a chance to heat up and get rid of moisture. BT
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