[Healeys] Exhaust Clamps

[Bob Spidell]

Think I'd try to determine why the original clamps alone aren't working; beefier 
clamps aren't necessarily the best solution.  Are the pipes out of round?


bs


Dan wrote:
> I have a 1963 BJ7 and am struggling with the clamps where the exhaust enters
> the muffler. Originally I had leaks in this area and decided to try and
> silence the leak. Someone on the list suggested using Stainless Steel plumbing
> repair couplings without the rubber insert. I installed those and reinstalled
> the standard muffler clamps over those. Everything works great except that
> when I start the car the exhaust hits the frame and makes a banging noise.
> When the car is running everything is fine.
> 
>   Having been cursed with being a perfectionist I want to eliminate the
> banging. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good clamp that is wide enough
> to seal the joint, probably 3/4"-1" and has good clamping capacity?
> 
>   On another note, Barrett Jackson Las Vegas is next weekend. Even though the
> prices resemble a Monopoly Game, the bidders are more in tune with Healeys
> than the ones that go to Mecum. Before we succumb to the low prices everyone
> is concerned with, it will be interesting to see what happens next weekend.
> There are currently 4 Healeys to be auctioned.
> 
> Dan Serrao
> 1963 BJ7
> Fountain Hills, AZ

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