How do I know if my muffler needs replacing?

[JMiller29]

My 1952 8n is rather noisy even with earplugs. How do I know if it needs a new muffler or if that's just the way it is. Is there a way to inspect it? How and what am I looking for? Would a new muffler make a significant difference?

Thanks.

 

[R Geiger]

(quoted from post at 12:21:59 10/17/21) My 1952 8n is rather noisy even with earplugs. How do I know if it needs a new muffler or if that's just the way it is. Is there a way to inspect it? How and what am I looking for? Would a new muffler make a significant difference?

Thanks.

Take it off and see if it any noisier or not! Compare it with a different tractor, not your car!

 

[JMiller29]

Thanks. I presume that even if it was bad it would be even louder without it. I don't have another tractor to compare it with. Anyone else?

 

[Eman85]

Don't know what you have for a muffler now. Is it vertical or horizontal? I've had both on my 8N and neither was so loud I needed ear plugs or any hearing protection. Right now I have a horizontal muffler/pipe that's been on there for for a long time and it's not loud. Probably came from Tractor Supply 15 or 20 years ago.

 

[warbaby]

Go get a cheap TSC muffler and a new clamp. A good muffler should make your tractor quiet enough so you can hear your lifters clatter and your water pump whine!

 

[JMiller29]

It's horizontal and looks probably original so I'm guessing it's bad. I definitely need earplugs so I'll go get one from Tractor Supply. Even WITH earplugs I am deaf after using it. Thanks for all your advices.

 

[8NChris]

(quoted from post at 08:30:38 10/18/21) It's horizontal and looks probably original so I'm guessing it's bad. I definitely need earplugs so I'll go get one from Tractor Supply. Even WITH earplugs I am deaf after using it. Thanks for all your advices.

f you can see through a standard rectangle shaped muffler end to end the baffles have blown out. If it has a Cheery Bomb or similar type you can see thorough it end to end. It's baffle look's similar to a cheese grader.

 

[Jim L WA]

I'll add my 2 cents to this. If you need ear plugs, you need a new muffler

 

[JMiller29]

I just remembered that I have one of those USB boroscopes. I'll use that to take a look. Thanks for reminding me.

 

[JMiller29]

I just went to TSC and of course, they were sold out.

 

[Den N Ms]

JMiller29,This great site as them.,


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[Den N Ms]

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This post was edited by Den N Ms on 10/19/2021 at 05:01 am.

 

[showcrop]

Later 4 cyl OEM mufflers are straight through with lengthwise rows of tabs that are punched out of the tube and bent inward at 90 degrees. They extend inward approx. 5/16". If yours is OEM looking through it should reveal the story.

 

[hunkydory]

Loud pipes save lives!

Just sayin'....

If it's too loud for your tastes install a new muffler. On mine the noise is behind me, so I don't care.