New Muffler for a 1996 MTD 20 Ton Splitter H/V 5 HP

I'll be picking up the threaded type muffler (I'll work on getting the broken off bolt out this spring) should I remove the carbon with a fine steel wool?
Horkn , MasterMech

 

I would use some carb cleaner and or seafoam (it eats carbon) and a small brass brush like you use for guns .

 

Thanks clemsonfor , I have both so if it's the correct size it will be on before the end of the day tomorrow.

I just heard a boom, either Gasifier farted or the men from Fort Drum are kicking those planes into high gear.

 

We picked up the muffler this afternoon at the Wood Chop Shop and then went to Sergi's for dinner, after that we went to a division 1 College Hockey game, SLU vs Colgate.

SLU won.

I'm pretty sure this is the same muffler we bought locally for $19 plus tax.
Muffler for Briggs and Stratton 390249 393010 393010S | 105163

 

Should work well.

A brass brush with carb cleaner, or seafoam will work. Just thread ac little in at a time. If it binds, back the threads out and try again.

 

Jealous here!

 

Don't be Gasifier , it won't go on because it lays right on top of the gas tank.

 

You know I was jealous of Sergi's!

 

I think so but for the rest of February the first muffler I bought is back on with the one post until I decide what I'll do.

 

The old didier splitter of my buddy's has a couple closed nipples, and a 45° elbow directing the exhaust down.