Exhaust pipe flange in bad shape

[TheOldHokie]

I'll check them out, and appreciate the suggestions. I'd be surprised if they are the same quality as 20 years ago. Not arguing with you, just stating the sad state of affairs that we're all familiar with these days

You are worried about new parts quality but happy with a tin foil repair and a rusted out flange. Whats wrong with this picture?

TOH

 

[HarryVanderpool]

Here is a thought. How about cutting the remaining flare off, nice and square. Then tightly attach the clamp to the pipe, small side up with 1/4" of the pipe protruding. Then gently, with a ball-peen hammer, tap, tap, tap around and reform a flange.
Beware, I have not tried this. But I would if I was el-cheapo, prior to buying a >GASP< $45 new one.

 

[TheOldHokie]

Here is a thought. How about cutting the remaining flare off, nice and square. Then tightly attach the clamp to the pipe, small side up with 1/4" of the pipe protruding. Then gently, with a ball-peen hammer, tap, tap, tap around and reform a flange.
Beware, I have not tried this. But I would if I was el-cheapo, prior to buying a >GASP< $45 new one.

That has merit. Beats the heck out of foil.

TOH

 

[timsch]

You are worried about new parts quality but happy with a tin foil repair and a rusted out flange. Whats wrong with this picture?

TOH

I'm happy with the rest of the pipe and muffler that looks to be good quality. If I can get an easy effective fix from stuff i have around the shop, I'd call that good.

 

[joeysmith]

Im the same
Its not the cost as much as why toss out the rest if its still good just needs a part of it fixed

 

[HarryVanderpool]

Im the same
Its not the cost as much as why toss out the rest if its still good just needs a part of it fixed

I agree to a point. But if you notice; we get scores of questions here about tractor problems due to buggered up, monkeying, shade tree cobbling, of otherwise fine machines.
How will one feel after buying an N, loosening the pipe, and having a piece of aluminum fall out?
Pretty soon it becomes clear that ALL proper maintenance was deferred forward, forever.
And then, like me, you can nickname that tractor, "The Junk Pile".

 

[timsch]

Like I said, I'm looking for good solutions. I don't cheap out on the important maintenance and repairs. This doesn't fall into that category.

I also have in my mind the importance of being able to fix what you have. It's all training for the next great depression. Maybe the critics will not see it, but many people will, or are already.

 

[Duner Wi]

Like I said, I'm looking for good solutions. I don't cheap out on the important maintenance and repairs. This doesn't fall into that category.

I also have in my mind the importance of being able to fix what you have. It's all training for the next great depression. Maybe the critics will not see it, but many people will, or are already.

If you have a muffler shop with correct mandrel they can fix it up in a few minutes. I have had that operation performed on my tractor. You need someone with old machine with that size mandrel.

 

[Jim in LA]

The cheaper 8N muffler and pipe are cheap junk. I don’t think there is even a baffle in the “muffler”.They are loud and they are very light. If I ever have to buy another one(which is highly unlikely), I will have a muffler shop make one…a real one.

 

[Duner Wi]

The cheaper 8N muffler and pipe are cheap junk. I don’t think there is even a baffle in the “muffler”.They are loud and they are very light. If I ever have to buy another one(which is highly unlikely), I will have a muffler shop make one…a real one.

My TO 20 Ferguson Same muffler and pipe arrangement as Ford but I don't think interchange. Much quieter now with car muffler.

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[Tall T]

Just thought of a simple fix.
Buy a steel funnel and cut it at the appropriate place for the right reach and taper.
Rivet from the outside in, braze or weld.

 

[HarryVanderpool]

This should work. No jury-rigging involved: