Need new muffler DD Series 60

[Pete Masterson]

I have a 95 PT-42 with the DD Series 60 Engine.

The muffler is totally shot (and probably dangerous). CCW has been
doing some work -- slow parts receipt has kept me here over the week
end (bummer)... but they're doing a good job. I'm pleased, so far,
with the service.

Ran into a problem with the muffler. After making many calls, they
could only find a source from Detroit Diesel on a "made to order"
basis, with a 7 to 10 day delivery. (EEEK! I _really_ don't want to
spend another two weeks sitting in their lot!)

Does anyone know of a truck/heavy equipment muffler shop in the Los
Angeles basin that can fabricate a muffler that would be a reasonable
replacement for my coach?

I would think that it's not that much of a tough job... the only
thing I can see is that it has a bend in the pipe at the lower end to
connect up....

Any ideas?

BTW, be sure to inspect those mufflers. The end on mine allowed rain
to flood down into the muffler -- couldn't have helped it ... and it
developed a hole at the bottom end where the water likely pooled.
Also, the top end seems to allow a puddle to form -- and that end is
rusted through as well.

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
aeonix1@...
On the road at CCW in Riverside, CA