MikeC5 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I can't find a detailed enough photo to tell, how should the muffler brackets go? Should the muffler top side be even with the bottom of the frame? Also, the tailpipe has a sharp slope on one end (to the radius going over rear axle) and a more gradual slope on the other. I'm not quite sure which end goes to the muffler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 The end with the hole in it Mike! Sorry. I just ate a really great piece of pie with entirely too much sugar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleG Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 The top of the muffler rides level with the bottom of the frame. You can see by the photos how the brackets hold the muffler to the frame. I don't know about the slanted ends on the tail pipe. Mine was missing so I purchased a new one from Tom Myers. Both ends are cut straight.GG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 Thanks GG. Feelin' a little spunky there Dave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 G, what is the length of the muffler you show and also diam if possible. Looks identical to the original 29 muffler and I have never seen another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleG Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I'll check those measurements when I get home tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DoubleG Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 18 inches long. 5 1/2 inches in diameter. GG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest DBAcadia Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hi all, I recently reinstalled on my late '26 sportsman the stock exhaust. The bend under the gas tank is self evident. Place it all together loose and mount the pipe to the manifold with the muffler attached as directed in the service manual so that will fit correctly. If you do it otherwise you will have to keep starting over as there is no way to add the tailpipe afterward. I had to cut my tailpipe to fit as the long canister was a bit longer than the tailpipe allowed for the fatter, earlier cannister. Then tighten the brackets after muscling them to fit. Don't put the brackets on bassackwards as you'll do like me and start all over once again. I could send some pics but I think you'll get it. Don't be too discouraged if it takes three tries. Experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 Now that I have the body off I was trying to fit the exhaust system. I'm wondering if I have the right tail pipe. There is no way I can get the tail pipe bracket to line up with the holes in the frame (see pic). I didn't buy the muffler/tailpipe from the same vendor as the pipe going from exhaust manifold to muffler. Maybe this was a mistake.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyAus Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 MikeI am not sure what those holes in the rear crossmember are for but they are certainly not for a rear exhaust bracket - too close to the centre of the vehicle. There may be three holes in a triangular pattern between the the punched holes in the crossmember just aft of where you have the new bracket in picture two. A forged hanger would have been riveted here.In any event, to fit the later type hanger you will need to drill two holes in the lip at the front of the crossmember. Put these to the right of the rivet head - the pipe should pass under the wider section between punched holes four and five in your number two photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 Thanks Tony. A couple of extra holes won't hurt anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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