[Healeys] Exhaust fitting

[David Nock]

You have to be very careful extending the pipes. If they are to far past the muffler the exhaust will be pulled back int the cockpit 

David Nock

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> On Mar 7, 2021, at 8:18 PM, Bob Spidell via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ps. The fumes you're smelling might be coming from the end of the exhaust; if the tip doesn't extend past the rear bumper they can 'curl' back into the cockpit.
> 
>> On 3/7/2021 8:02 PM, Bob Spidell wrote:
>> I've had success sealing gaskets and small leaks with high-temp silicone. Edd China used to use some kind of blue paste, but haven't seen any like it around here.
>> 
>> Bob
>> 
>>> On 3/7/2021 4:52 PM, Stephen Hutchings via Healeys 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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