Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?
I would think you should take it in to a shop and have it welded. Randy On 08/09/2012 7:24 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Anyone have a recommendation for a product to fill in an exhaust pipe diameter mis-match? Would JB Weld be a good choice? I had to cut out my catalytic converter, and the Y-pipe junction used to do this is a little to large. Muffler clamps and a couple relief cuts will not clamp it down tight enough to eliminate the leaks. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?
That would require removing the exhaust system, car out of service for a day our two. Can't afford the down time right now. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: I would think you should take it in to a shop and have it welded. Randy On 08/09/2012 7:24 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Anyone have a recommendation for a product to fill in an exhaust pipe diameter mis-match? Would JB Weld be a good choice? I had to cut out my catalytic converter, and the Y-pipe junction used to do this is a little to large. Muffler clamps and a couple relief cuts will not clamp it down tight enough to eliminate the leaks. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Time to lobby SWMBO for another car... so one can be in for repairs That would require removing the exhaust system, car out of service for a day our two. Can't afford the down time right now. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On 10/09/2012 1:30 PM, Max Dillon wrote: That would require removing the exhaust system, car out of service for a day our two. Can't afford the down time right now. Don't know how tight the spot is where the weld might be but in my experience people who do exhaust systems can weld in tight spots. I should think they could do it on the car. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Randy wrote: I would think you should take it in to a shop and have it welded. Max Dillon wrote: That would require removing the exhaust system, car out of service for a day our two. Can't afford the down time right now. I suspect that what Randy meant, was drive the car to the shop and have them weld it right there on the car. But I also suspect that the reason you aren't doing that because of the nature of the task - removing essential components. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On 10/09/2012 2:38 PM, Fmiser wrote: Randy wrote: I would think you should take it in to a shop and have it welded. Max Dillon wrote: That would require removing the exhaust system, car out of service for a day our two. Can't afford the down time right now. I suspect that what Randy meant, was drive the car to the shop and have them weld it right there on the car. But I also suspect that the reason you aren't doing that because of the nature of the task - removing essential components. -- Philip ___ Not sure what it is like down where you are but around here, I have not had any real issue with that sort of thing. I don't know as though I would go to a dealer but there must be independent type places that would not batt an eye. Especially if you explained that you have been unable to find the proper replacement unit and this is a means of continueing to drive it while you look for the right one. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Already have The White Whale waiting for repairs. What I need is a job with less travel! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD aka White Whale, failed head transplant. Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Time to lobby SWMBO for another car... so one can be in for repairs That would require removing the exhaust system, car out of service for a day our two. Can't afford the down time right now. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I suspect that now that the unlawful part is done (cat-ectomy), and the shop was not involved in that step, then maybe the EPA won't fine them if all they do is a little welding. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD I suspect that what Randy meant, was drive the car to the shop and have them weld it right there on the car. But I also suspect that the reason you aren't doing that because of the nature of the task - removing essential components. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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You've just about talked me into taking to a shop. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 10/09/2012 1:30 PM, Max Dillon wrote: That would require removing the exhaust system, car out of service for a day our two. Can't afford the down time right now. Don't know how tight the spot is where the weld might be but in my experience people who do exhaust systems can weld in tight spots. I should think they could do it on the car. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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If you were closer I'd say just bring the stupid thing here. Sounds like a 20 minute job... -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:09:05 -0400 From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods? Message-ID: 5c7dead1-8450-4672-bbc4-649da88fa...@email.android.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 You've just about talked me into taking to a shop. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I need to convince Rich to get a welder... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: If you were closer I'd say just bring the stupid thing here. Sounds like a 20 minute job... -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:09:05 -0400 From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods? Message-ID: 5c7dead1-8450-4672-bbc4-649da88fa...@email.android.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 You've just about talked me into taking to a shop. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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You can probably borrow an exhaust pipe expander from your FLAPS. Expand till it fits snug and put a clamp on it. Should be expanded before welding or it will just break at the weld. Mike On Sep 10, 2012 4:33 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: If you were closer I'd say just bring the stupid thing here. Sounds like a 20 minute job... -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:09:05 -0400 From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods? Message-ID: 5c7dead1-8450-4672-bbc4-649da88fa...@email.android.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 You've just about talked me into taking to a shop. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I have some JBWeld! --R On 9/10/12 4:53 PM, Max Dillon wrote: I need to convince Rich to get a welder... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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How much can you stretch pipe with one of the handheld units? They can be bought cheaply. I have one but I have never used it. I know the muffler shops use the fancy expensive machines to stretch pipe but that is hydraulic etc. Randy who thinks even if stretched to fit, welding is still a good idea On 10/09/2012 3:56 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: You can probably borrow an exhaust pipe expander from your FLAPS. Expand till it fits snug and put a clamp on it. Should be expanded before welding or it will just break at the weld. Mike On Sep 10, 2012 4:33 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: If you were closer I'd say just bring the stupid thing here. Sounds like a 20 minute job... -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:09:05 -0400 From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods? Message-ID: 5c7dead1-8450-4672-bbc4-649da88fa...@email.android.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 You've just about talked me into taking to a shop. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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As long as the pipe is not badly rusted you can expand a 1/4 inch or so with a handheld one. Welding is certainly best. Mike On Sep 10, 2012 5:22 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: How much can you stretch pipe with one of the handheld units? They can be bought cheaply. I have one but I have never used it. I know the muffler shops use the fancy expensive machines to stretch pipe but that is hydraulic etc. Randy who thinks even if stretched to fit, welding is still a good idea On 10/09/2012 3:56 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: You can probably borrow an exhaust pipe expander from your FLAPS. Expand till it fits snug and put a clamp on it. Should be expanded before welding or it will just break at the weld. Mike On Sep 10, 2012 4:33 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: If you were closer I'd say just bring the stupid thing here. Sounds like a 20 minute job... -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:09:05 -0400 From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods? Message-ID: 5c7dead1-8450-4672-bbc4-**649da88fa...@email.android.com5c7dead1-8450-4672-bbc4-649da88fa...@email.android.com ** Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 You've just about talked me into taking to a shop. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I think I spent $250 on my Lincoln HandyMig and it was worth every penny. In retrospect I wouldn't bother with gas (I've not bought it but the welder came equipped) as for the stuff I do flux wire is just fine. In your case as Mike says you'd need an expander or cut a piece and wrap it around the outside to make up the space. I can fill a lot with weld but its brittle... -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:53:27 -0400 From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods? Message-ID: 49348790-d2ff-439d-ad29-4fc85c153...@email.android.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 I need to convince Rich to get a welder... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?
After 40 years of patching mufflers, wrapping with two layers of metal (preferably galvanized) which has been bedded with muffler patching goo from FLAPS, and secured with four clamps evenly spaced; is the longest lasting patch I've found. If there isn't enough room on the pipe, then it goes to an independent muffler shop. The chains usually waste ones time and/or money by trying to sell new parts. A good muffler guy can do wonders with welding and often do it cheaply. Gerry - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net I have some JBWeld! --R On 9/10/12 4:53 PM, Max Dillon wrote: I need to convince Rich to get a welder... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5260 - Release Date: 09/10/12 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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The father of a highschool friend could do wonders with a soupcan and some clamps. At one point he had a Chevy Nova which had an exhaust that consisted mostly of soup cans. Probably had more money tied up in clamps than it would have cost to buy a new exhaust. -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:20:20 -0400 From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods? Message-ID: 2E5E7DE951A843F697821BC1CD5A7B5D@PC466116028214 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original After 40 years of patching mufflers, wrapping with two layers of metal (preferably galvanized) which has been bedded with muffler patching goo from FLAPS, and secured with four clamps evenly spaced; is the longest lasting patch I've found. If there isn't enough room on the pipe, then it goes to an independent muffler shop. The chains usually waste ones time and/or money by trying to sell new parts. A good muffler guy can do wonders with welding and often do it cheaply. Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Can you spell Luke? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 7:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods? The father of a highschool friend could do wonders with a soupcan and some clamps. At one point he had a Chevy Nova which had an exhaust that consisted mostly of soup cans. Probably had more money tied up in clamps than it would have cost to buy a new exhaust. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I've gone as far as cutting a section of pipe in half lengthwise, welding the top half from inside, then welding the bottom half from the outside, then welding back over the cut - to avoid having to remove things. -Dave Walton On Sep 10, 2012, at 2:30 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: That would require removing the exhaust system, car out of service for a day our two. Can't afford the down time right now. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: I would think you should take it in to a shop and have it welded. Randy On 08/09/2012 7:24 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Anyone have a recommendation for a product to fill in an exhaust pipe diameter mis-match? Would JB Weld be a good choice? I had to cut out my catalytic converter, and the Y-pipe junction used to do this is a little to large. Muffler clamps and a couple relief cuts will not clamp it down tight enough to eliminate the leaks. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?
Anyone have a recommendation for a product to fill in an exhaust pipe diameter mis-match? Would JB Weld be a good choice? I had to cut out my catalytic converter, and the Y-pipe junction used to do this is a little to large. Muffler clamps and a couple relief cuts will not clamp it down tight enough to eliminate the leaks. Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USN, Retired!!! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Sep 8, 2012 8:24 AM, Max Dillon meadedillonmeadedil...@bellsouth.net @ meadedil...@bellsouth.netbellsouth.net meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Anyone have a recommendation for a product to fill in an exhaust pipe diameter mis-match? Would JB Weld be a good choice? I don't think jbw likes vibration, unfortunately I don't have any better suggestions. Maybe get some rubber mounting donuts and see if you can get them into the pipe? (Or donuts plus a slightly bigger pipe?) LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USN, Retired!!! Congratulations! So this happened sometime between 8:20 and 8:24 this morning? :) Best, Tim ___ http:// http://www.okiebenz.comwww.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:// http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ www.okiebenz.com http://www.okiebenz.com/archive//archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:// http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com mail.okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com /mailman/ http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com listinfo http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com/http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Anyone have a recommendation for a product to fill in an exhaust pipe diameter mis-match? Would JB Weld be a good choice? Horror Freight, Miller, Lincoln, Hobart, etc., all offer fine products in this line. I would not use glue. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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cut some metal to roll into a shim. --R On 9/8/12 8:24 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Anyone have a recommendation for a product to fill in an exhaust pipe diameter mis-match? Would JB Weld be a good choice? I had to cut out my catalytic converter, and the Y-pipe junction used to do this is a little to large. Muffler clamps and a couple relief cuts will not clamp it down tight enough to eliminate the leaks. Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USN, Retired!!! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Silicon o-rings are good to 400-500F and might just work. Long term I have no doubt that welding would last longer. Harbor Freight has a flux-core wire welder for $100. Don't buy flux wire until you need it. It goes stale. You will pay more for it at a gas supplier or welding store, but the good stuff can make all the difference. -Dave Walton On Sep 8, 2012, at 9:34 AM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: On Sep 8, 2012 8:24 AM, Max Dillon meadedillonmeadedil...@bellsouth.net @ meadedil...@bellsouth.netbellsouth.net meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Anyone have a recommendation for a product to fill in an exhaust pipe diameter mis-match? Would JB Weld be a good choice? I don't think jbw likes vibration, unfortunately I don't have any better suggestions. Maybe get some rubber mounting donuts and see if you can get them into the pipe? (Or donuts plus a slightly bigger pipe?) LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USN, Retired!!! Congratulations! So this happened sometime between 8:20 and 8:24 this morning? :) Best, Tim ___ http:// http://www.okiebenz.comwww.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:// http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ www.okiebenz.com http://www.okiebenz.com/archive//archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:// http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com mail.okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com /mailman/ http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com listinfo http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com/http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Thanks Tim, and the retirement was actually official back on the first of this month. No checks until I'm 59.5 years old... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?
Rich, i like that idea, could make wider than necessary and hose-clamp in place until the too-big pipe is slid over it. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: cut some metal to roll into a shim. --R On 9/8/12 8:24 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Anyone have a recommendation for a product to fill in an exhaust pipe diameter mis-match? Would JB Weld be a good choice? I had to cut out my catalytic converter, and the Y-pipe junction used to do this is a little to large. Muffler clamps and a couple relief cuts will not clamp it down tight enough to eliminate the leaks. Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USN, Retired!!! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?
Just cut down a bit of pipe the same size as the bigger one, with a cutout to let it squeeze tightly over the smaller one, then slide the bigger one over it (assuming of course there is room between the two, otherwise you might need some thinner shim stock) --R (who has successfully used this technique on a variety of bodgejobs over the years) On 9/8/12 11:15 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Rich, i like that idea, could make wider than necessary and hose-clamp in place until the too-big pipe is slid over it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?
I have much to learn... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Just cut down a bit of pipe the same size as the bigger one, with a cutout to let it squeeze tightly over the smaller one, then slide the bigger one over it (assuming of course there is room between the two, otherwise you might need some thinner shim stock) --R (who has successfully used this technique on a variety of bodgejobs over the years) On 9/8/12 11:15 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Rich, i like that idea, could make wider than necessary and hose-clamp in place until the too-big pipe is slid over it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?
On Sep 8, 2012 9:07 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Just cut down a bit of pipe the same size as the bigger one, with a cutout to let it squeeze tightly over the smaller one, then slide the bigger one over it That was pretty much my method when I removed the clogged cat from my car. Used generic FLAPS pipe with various scraps to make up the difference. (Metric vs. standard thicknesses and diameters are an issue if you go this route.) I welded the whole mess together once I had it all assembled to my liking, though. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
