Gotfredson Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Hi y'all, I need to replace this exhaust pipe (from manifold to muffler) on a Buda engine. Does anybody know what tool I can use to create this flare? It's 3/4" in from the end of the pipe. The triangle flange slides up the pipe and seals via the flare. I went to a muffler shop and they said they could do the bends needed to manufacture the pipe, but they could not do the flare. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_John Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) Try to find a muffler/exhaust shop that's been in business forever. This type of flair was very common on GM cars in the 1960's and earlier. There is a muffler shop in our area (central Wisconsin) that can do this flair. So, there have to be others out there. John Edited December 28, 2023 by Jolly_John (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 What size is the pipe? If 2" OD I have the flairing tool. Like Jolly John said, very popular on GM cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1wonton Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 You could probably turn an outside sleeve and tack it on where you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_Ash Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 It looks more like a bead has been rolled in the end of the tube. The bead just needs to be made deep enough that the flange catches solidly. Now to find a bead roller… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTR Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 What is the O.D. of the pipe or, conversely, the I.D. of the triangular flange ? And what does the flange side of the exhaust manifold looks like ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFeeney Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 New knowledge is going to be learned from this post. My head is starting to crack.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTR Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 (edited) P.S. The bead on the pipe may not be original and even if it is, not necessarily needed. Edited December 30, 2023 by TTR (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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