Exhaust/muffler

cool hand · Sep 6, 2015

How does one remove a muffler from an exhaust pipe when it is firmly seized/rusted in place without destroying the muffler? I have an IH 584 from which I would like to remove the hood, but the seized muffler is presenting a bit of a problem. The ceramic coated muffler is a little bit pricey to replace if the present one is still good.

HossinMe · Sep 6, 2015

Heat the muffler where it slips over the ex. pipe and twist it right off,,,,,Usually. Hoss

David G · Sep 6, 2015

What Hoss said, heat it red hot, wiggle and twist.

cool hand · Sep 6, 2015

Thanks, Hoss and Dave! I'll do it!

47fivewindow · Sep 6, 2015

you can increase the length of the slits in the mounting flange with a cut off wheel if heating proves fruitless. Just cut far enough to get a good wiggle going. Good luck

jimg.allentown · Sep 6, 2015

I'll add a suggestion....
If the muffler is clamped to the pipe, heat it where the clamp has indented the two pipes together. That is the spot where they usually bind. If and when you re-assemble, see if you can find a band clamp like the big trucks use. They may be difficult to find in a smaller size.

504 · Sep 6, 2015

Have a pair of gloves,the muffler will be hot.

T in NE · Sep 7, 2015

Orielly's has them from 2 inches and up on the shelf here.

donjr · Sep 7, 2015

Use a die grinder to make a slit up one side, or even two. Then you can get a chisel or punch and tap it off easily.

Smit · Sep 7, 2015

Just heat and beat
O yeah don't forget to twist

Exhaust/muffler

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