need Exhaust

[skipilot]

I need a good exhaust for my 41, 65 hp. Was told to stay away from wag aeros, heard it is poor material. I have the old one, it is thin and has a few blown out spots along with thin flanges. What is the best route to take? The best deal?

[Pearson]

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You have such a beautiful airplane it would be a shame to put the old original style exhaust back on. The next time I have mine apart, I plan on installing the Luscombe dual exhaust. I never want to have to take that heat shroud off again. There is a copy of the 337 for the Luscombe exhaust installation on the Forum's website. You may have to fabricate the shrouds for the carb and cabin heat, but they are simple compared to the original shroud. I suggest you do a couple of searches on this site for "exhaust shroud" and "Luscombe exhaust". Good luck!

[partyofone]

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If you decide you want the old one, I will have one in about 2 weeks for sale. It is off of a 46 BC12D. I'm swapping an engine and putting on a new exhaust. The old one is in really fine shape.

Erik

[Ray36048]

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Does anyone have a pattern or drawing for the Luscombe heat muffs? Buying the exhaust pipes is not that expensive, but the muffs are out of sight.

[skipilot]

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Erik. I am interested could you send me a pm with with phone number and whens a good time to call. Would like to chat! Thanks

[flyguy]

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Ray,
I think there is an article on how to make the "triangular" Luscombe muff (on the Luscombe site?) Think I linked it or copied the instructions. Looked pretty good to me. Let me check. Here it is---

http://www.popularaviation.com/luscombe/ListTechArticleDtl.asp?id=30

I have the Luscombe manifold on the right side of my -85. Pretty sure I bought it from Wag Aero, and it is well made and holding up just fine. Coating is still nice silver after several years of use. Note: I believe I have noticed quite a difference in the price depending upon the vendor for the manifolds.

Aside from an authentic restoration, I can't imagine why anyone would use the stock system. Maybe if they like pain?
Darryl

[Rex Havis]

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I have an extra taylorcraft exhaust system, from a 1946 engine package I purchased. I have not taken the heat shield off, so I do not know what shape the system is in. If you are interestered I'll take the shield off and look. rex 817-297-2159

[robbie]

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Brought one from Wag-aero for my 1946 in 2000 still on, still looks good. I think a lot has to do with where and type of hanger.
(Dirt floor ect.)

[waltermrich]

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Does the Luscombe exhaust STC from Terry apply to a A65 or is it only for an 85 , I would think that would be the best route next time around for me. Much easier installation, and it comes in stainless

[cvavon]

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It's DAR approval and the complete system from Luscombe was $1100.00 phone #480 650 0883 or www.luscombesilvaire.info The engine runs better sounds great and you get more heat to the cabin and you don't have to pull engine to work on it.My cowl was for a lycoming witch had dual exhaust so the pipe comes out threw the same holes.The only problem is the gasgalater hits the pipes must move it.Every thing else works fine.

[astjp2]

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I put one on a 65, moved the gascolator to the firewall and life was good. Tim

[cvavon]

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I did the same thing.