[Healeys] Exhaust fitting

[Stephen Hutchings]

So, what have you found to be the optimum distance? I had been told to get them past the bumper, which I did…but maybe too far?

Stephen, BJ8

> On Mar 8, 2021, at 9:58 AM, David Nock via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> 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 
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> David Nock
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>> On Mar 7, 2021, at 8:18 PM, Bob Spidell via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net <mailto: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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