[Healeys] Exhaust fitting

Alan Seigrist healey.nut at gmail.com
Mon Mar 8 01:22:07 MST 2021


you want T-bolt clamps with "solid trunions".... that's the word I was
looking for.



On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 3:58 PM Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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