Steve, I now find this interesting. I checked into the parts book supplied
pdf on Tigers United. The section VF covers the exhaust system and the only
clamps are on the exhaust pipes. These clamps are not the usual "U" type but
clamps with screw and nut. The attachment of exhaust to muffler pipes and
muffler to tail pipes appear to be welded sleeves. This how my system is
made and is being replaced due to holed mufflers. Could this be an original
and last that long? I'll take it to Doug Jennings and have him inspect and
tell me no. Regards, Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Laifman" <SLaifman@SoCal.rr.com>
To: "Gary Moore" <ARADO7@peoplepc.com>
Cc: <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, October 25, 2002 8:48 AM
Subject: Re: Used exhaust system available
> Gary,
>
> The PO of my car went to extra-ordinary steps of standing behind the
> muffler guy to make sure he did not weld all those original clamped
> joints. They will do it every time, as it is less likely to leak, and
> easier for them. Which is why most you see are welded.
>
> The original is clamped.
>
> The Original Rootes Parts Service Manual, on
> http://www.TigersUnited.com, shows each part, and joint in the exploded
> view, as well as the original part numbers. The "U" shaped hanger
> brackets were welded.
>
> Steve
>
> Gary Moore wrote:
>
> >I have a question. Is the original exhaust system on Tigers welded
without
> >using clamps from the exhaust pipes back? Thanks, Gary
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
>
> Steve Laifman
> Editor
> http://www.TigersUnited.com
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