[Healeys] Muffler Heat Shield

[pennell at cox.net]

Steve,

As others have already noted there should be studs on the underside of the pan for mounting the asbestos/modern ceramic heat shield.  Others have given sources too.

However, I observed that modern cars use a metal shield with spacing above so that must be a more effective way to go.  I cut wood discs maybe 1/2 thick for spacing.  Basically my shield is rectangular to cover the entire area between the front fand rear outriggers.  At the front it is bent down to maybe 1/2 inch below the outrigger to catch air to move above it.  At the rear it also bends down slightly to allow the hot air to escape below the rear outrigger.

That's is my story and I am sticking to it!
Keith Pennell

> Hi All,
> 
>             I'm in the assembly process with my BN7 and was wondering if a
> heat shield was installed under the drivers seat floor pan from the factory.
> When I look for heat shields, all I ever find is heat shields for the engine
> bay.  Before I had the frame stripped and re-painted, I didn't notice any
> studs, or weld marks to suspend a heat shield for the muffler.  Does anyone
> know if there is a solution for installing a heat shield under the drivers
> floor pan or where I can find one?  I live in Tucson Arizona and its hot
> enough here without a muffler adding to it.
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks for any assistance,
> 
> Steve Meyer '61 BN7
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