Re: Leaky Muffler Clamp

Posted by Doug Linden on August 14, 1997 at 11:47:50

In Reply to: Re: Leaky Muffler Clamp
posted by Mike Flanagan on August 13, 1997 at 23:34:45

: : I clean the manifold and muffler flange areawith rough sandpaper to make sure it is clean.then take a jack and jack the muffler into the flange.Make sure that both flanges match at this time(very important).In stall clamp,make sure it fits both flanges well.Tighten,remove jack.No need for goop Henry did'nt use any.Happy A'un.
: JD didn't say to use a small ball peen hammer to work the flange of the tail pipe to fit the exhaust manifold before installing the clamp. When installing the clamp tighten incrementally while gently tapping the clamp around it's perimeter. This will further help to seat the pipe with the flange. Also make sure the clamp is not upside down. Stranger things have happened. This advice from a fellow driving an A with the king of exhaust leaks... maybe I'll fix that tommorrow. Maybe....
: Mike Flanagan, The Model A Fool.
Mike and JD are right on track for minimizing any possibility of leaks at the conection.An additional set you might want to consider is to improve the muffler flange.If you but the run-of-the mill muffler you'll find the flange is not anywhere as good as the made-to-original mufflers.However you can take the $50 special down to any muffler shop in your area and they can reshape the flange so you get a better fit at the connection.The last I heard it cost about $10 to have this down.Might be something to consider before you installthe muffler.
Just as an aside, my wife has a 1959 Metropolitan, and guess what, it use the same manifold/muffler connection as the model "A".In fact the clamp used is the same a the Ford 8/9 N tractor.Some things just dont change!

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