[Healeys] Exhaust fitting

[Alan Seigrist]

Hi Stephen -

I always use SS T-bolt hose clamps or other heavy duty equivalents to clamp
down on the joins... mostly because I hate the little whistling sound from
otherwise weak clamped joins.  The T-bolt hose clamps also have the added
advantage of not creasing the joins, so disassembly later is super easy.
Best part is there's no need for silicone sealant or anything like that.

Mikalor is a very good brand, alternatively you can get them from boat
shops too, but make sure you get them with the solid SS T-nuts so that you
can crank down on the bolt:

https://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/HoseClip_Mikalor_Supra-W4.html

alternatively this kind is very good as well:

https://www.theboatwarehouse.com.au/plumbing-sinks-toilets-pumps/hoses-accessories/hose-clamp-stainless-steel-t-bolt/

Avoid the kind that don't have a solid T- nut or don't have complete
threading through the T-nut.

Best,

Alan



On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 8:57 AM Stephen Hutchings via Healeys <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Hi Folks,
>
> After many years of service my old stainless exhaust system has had it,
> and I’ve decided to replace it with another stainless system.
> I wonder if any of you have some tips/tricks for getting a good gas tight
> fit at the joins.
> I’ve had my car for 45 years and I’ve struggled many times with
> controlling fumes. I’ve recently replaced the manifold gasket, made up down
> pipe gaskets out of Remflex ( a graphite exhaust gasket material that
> compresses), lengthened my old tail pipes, and carefully checked and sealed
> the firewall.
> It’s become a bit of an obsession for me, so, since I’m starting with a
> new system, I’m hoping to see an improvement.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Stephen, BJ8
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