To: lancair.list@olsusa.com
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 15:11:13 -0700
Subject: Re: LNC2 Exhaust Crack
Message-ID: <20000809.153046.-3907639.2.Earl_Schroeder@juno.com>
From: earl_schroeder@juno.com
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> With 190hrs TT, I noticed a crack on my 360 exhaust.  The crack was 
where
> the #4 cylinder downtube meets the tailpipe.  I was
> always concerned about the fairly long un-supported runs on the two
> tailpipes, especially this one.  
> 
I just assumed that everyone was supporting the pipes from the rear of
the engine.  I used 1/2 SS tubing, squeezed the ends shut and drilled a
hole in the flattened part.  Then with appropriate clamps, supported the
pipes.  The three pieces of tubing were placed in a triangle shape making
a strong simple installation.   Earl

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