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jb-ob · 04-21-2023, 08:22 AM

Please describe 'loose at the rear clamp'?

Is it the tail pipe inside the clamp or clamp loose attached to the frame ?

I bought an Aries '28 style muffler for my '28 Fordor, not a show car but because I wanted the correct muffler for the car.

First I attempted to install an original '28-29 clamp which had to be 'spread' using a chisel in order to slide the clamp over the tail pipe. Instant the chisel was removed, the clamp locked in place. No way was this ever going to be loose.

I then ordered the approved Aries clamp, '30-31 style. Honestly I don't remember if it fit the tail pipe because now the muffler body was hitting the service brake cross shaft.

Last compromise was to use a clamp pictured in the Service Bulletins for a Station Wagon. While it too had to be spread with a chisel to install, at least the muffler body didn't hit the service brake cross shaft. Removing the chisel, this clamp locked in place as well.

I have no problem spending more to get more. It didn't work this time.

Hopefully 'your mileage will differ'.

04-21-2023, 08:22 AM	#1
jb-ob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 787	Re: Aries Stainless Steel Muffler Please describe 'loose at the rear clamp'? Is it the tail pipe inside the clamp or clamp loose attached to the frame ? I bought an Aries '28 style muffler for my '28 Fordor, not a show car but because I wanted the correct muffler for the car. First I attempted to install an original '28-29 clamp which had to be 'spread' using a chisel in order to slide the clamp over the tail pipe. Instant the chisel was removed, the clamp locked in place. No way was this ever going to be loose. I then ordered the approved Aries clamp, '30-31 style. Honestly I don't remember if it fit the tail pipe because now the muffler body was hitting the service brake cross shaft. Last compromise was to use a clamp pictured in the Service Bulletins for a Station Wagon. While it too had to be spread with a chisel to install, at least the muffler body didn't hit the service brake cross shaft. Removing the chisel, this clamp locked in place as well. I have no problem spending more to get more. It didn't work this time. Hopefully 'your mileage will differ'.