Genny Exhaust

[Jack & Donna Smith]

Randy:
Would a Muffler shop (Not A Midas type) be of help? When we
replaced the 6.5 Onan with the present 5.5 Onan, the muffler now has a
sharp "Bark" How do you get the genny to purr quietly?
Jack Smith
1973FC31
SoCal

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, randydupree wrote:
> you need to take the old muffler to a napa or even a tractor supply
place,and just match it up! randydupree93wb
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Scott
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 5:38 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Genny Exhaust
>
>
> Well the saga on the genny (Perkins/Kohler 12.5kw) on RUBY
> continues..After repairing the genny (stator, slip ring,
> brushes,regulator, end bell bearing etc) the next step, and hopefully
> the final step is to replace the exhaust. It was leaking at the
muffler
> (not safe) and I am having a terrible time trying to find a new
> muffler. Donaldson simply says they dont make it anymore, my NAPA guy
> cant cross it, and BB parts ..well lets just say BB parts..two
messages
> and no return call..I must not be well enough known or I dont have a
> new Lxi or what ever!! Does anyone know what muffler I should use and
> where to purchase it?? Also, the old muffler and exhaust pipe
> would "soot" after running in the same spot for a while..exhaust pipe
> was 1.5" I want to go bigger maybe 1.75" or even 2.0" to let the
> engine "breathe" better maybe the sooting will go away then..any
> thoughts?? Thanks in advance for any input.
> Scott
> 86FC35 "RUBY"
> Murrells Inlet SC (very noisey here..350,000 harleys rolling in..bike
> week..yuck)
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