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isuras2 · Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 458 Location: Phoenix, AZ

I have the oval muffler and a bracket over the muffler. The bottom has just two thin pieces of metal which came loose recently. How do I "brace" or what do I need to put under the muffler to hold it?
Thanks,
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Smoothie · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 7:50 am Post subject:

When I went with a smaller aftermarket muffler recently, I used galvanized plumbers strap to replace the OE strap. -Found the length needed (with both ends folded once for added strength). Cut about 3 pieces the same length, stacked them and secured with a 1/4-20 bolt, nut and flat washers - http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/smoothies931pics/detail?.dir=a7d5&.dnm=5810.jpg
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/smoothies931pics/detail?.dir=a7d5&.dnm=d2c2.jpg
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isuras2 · Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 458 Location: Phoenix, AZ

Thanks Smoothie! My muffler was held up by some plummer's straps, but only 2 with each in a different location...no wonder they broke. I'll try to fabricate something similar and definitely use the 3 instead of 1. I might try to find a quiter and/or cheaper muffler while I'm at it. Any suggestions? As it is now, it doesn't really sound like it has a muffler, but there are no holes in the exhaust system.
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'80 931 (sold)
'80 924 NA (sold)
Former Omaha Crew