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Show your muffler mods

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Moparmyway, Nov 13, 2017.

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  1. J. Dirt

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    Paints flaking off and didn’t do a great braze job but the piece of 3/4” emt made a nice one on my 55 Rancher
     

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  2. Ronaldo

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    I've noticed paint doesn't seem to stick well to the brazed area. Hasn't on mine anyway.

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  3. J. Dirt

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    Wonder if it’s something to do with the flux in the rods? I noticed the paint flaking off and thought I was losing the weld but it was just paint
     
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  4. Czed

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    I have to repaint any muffler I've brazed after awhile.
    Never have but i have to.
     
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  5. Mag Craft

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    I like that size pipe. Looking good.
     
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    A Stihl 041 DP I built for the saw we gave away at cwn877's GTG this past spring. Polished stainless steel outlets.....

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