Looking for some advice....

[Nabco]

So I have my engine compartment looking really nice, the only area that looks a little off is the muffler clamp....see pic.

For some reason my father-in-law packed a bunch of sealer around the connection, not sure why. My question is am I going to open a can of worms if I remove the sealer and put on a new clamp.....right now it seems to be well sealed, it runs quiet with no leaks.

I'm probably better off just leaving it alone but thought I would ask.

Thanks

Nick

[Steve Plucker]

If you are happy with the "looks", then leave it...BUT if it were me, and a few others I might add, and you want it to look really, really nice, then I would just take some time and clean it up and get rid of those pesky "worms"!!! Remove the manifold to or just clean it up on the engine. I think you would be much more happy then.

Pluck

[DJ S]

I personally would leave it... Although it is an eye sore, there's a reason behind most things.

[bunnyc]

Originally Posted by dj s

i personally would leave it... Although it is an eye sore, there's a reason behind most things.

^x2

[Nabco]

Thanks guys...

Most of me goes along with what Steve said, I know I'd be much happier if it looked better.....that said part of me got along with what DJ said, I'm guessing my father-in-law put it there for a reason but n the other hand he often did things to be on the safe side.

If I do decide to mess with it, besides a new clamp, and it sounds like Snyder's has a good one, is there anything else I should buy.

[1930artdeco]

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Nope it is just the clamp, manifold and muffler. That is all that is there.

Mike

[Nabco]

Originally Posted by 1930artdeco

Nope it is just the clamp, manifold and muffler. That is all that is there.

Mike

Thank you Mike

[tinkirk]

they do sell cooper/ brass sealing rings /gaskets that I had to use on my sons to get it to seal
http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/exhaust-seal

while ordering a clamp you might want to order a couple of these also

Terry

[DJ S]

Well, it all depends and you won't know what you're dealing with until you pull it apart. For all you know, the flange on the muffler could be all mangled and you may need to rework the flange or need to purchase an entirely new muffler. For starters I would purchase a new muffler clamp from brattons, an exhaust sleeve, and new brass nuts and bolts.

[Nabco]

Originally Posted by DJ S

Well, it all depends and you won't know what you're dealing with until you pull it apart. For all you know, the flange on the muffler could be all mangled and you may need to rework the flange or need to purchase an entirely new muffler. For starters I would purchase a new muffler clamp from brattons, an exhaust sleeve, and new brass nuts and bolts.

Thank you DJ....

[Brentwood Bob]

I would hold off buying parts until you see what you have.

[Big hammer]

That mess of worms maybe asbestes! I would remove it wet with water and outdoors!

[ronn]

I would cut it off- looks ugly as sin!

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by ronn

I would cut it off- looks ugly as sin!

Ronn Ya think

My ass would be buying a new exhaust porcelain coated, and intake manifolds, copper manifold gasket, new studs and nuts / washers, pc'ed exhaust/ pipe clamp, insert pipe and a muffler assy if need be . But DAD sends me lots of $$ each month also
SAsooonoout

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

Ronn Ya think

My ass would be buying a new exhaust porcelain coated, and intake manifolds, copper manifold gasket, new studs and nuts / washers, pc'ed exhaust/ pipe clamp, insert pipe and a muffler assy if need be . But DAD sends me lots of $$ each month also
SAsooonoout

DON'T believe him! I BARELY have $$$'s for my JET-FUEL COFFEE BUDGET
Dad

[mshmodela]

If you feel it's an eye sore go for it... I happen loose a but on my clamp the other day and for about $20 (includes shipping) you can have it the way you want.. Besides, as I discovered on mine it was a leak point...

[glenn in camino]

I use a coat of sealer on the muffler flange, a sleeve and a good clamp with proper bolts and brass nuts. Skip the copper gasket. They don't work for long.

[Steve Plucker]

Originally Posted by glenn in camino

I use a coat of sealer on the muffler flange, a sleeve and a good clamp with proper bolts and brass nuts. Skip the copper gasket. They don't work for long.

Times 2!

[Steve Wastler]

It may be just that I'm viewing on my phone, but it appears your exhaust manifold has at least one hole in it above the clamp....

[heneste]

I agree with Steve Wastler, it looks like you're missing quite a bit of the clamp material and possibly some of the lower end of the manifold. Do you know if the lower end of the manifold has a good surface? If you open it up, you may either be patching or replacing the manifold if that surface is bad.