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Tail Pipe, 1998 Sahara 3006, Cat 3126B
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 1:02 pm
by Trekker01
Wondering if anyone has found a replacement for the original tail pipe since the group moved from Yahoo to this format? I have read the discussions from years back when no one found it, and the solution seemed to be getting one custom built. Most automotive muffler shops don't have ability to custom bend 5" pipe. The end connected to the muffler has a compound 90 degree bend about a foot from the muffler outlet allowing the pipe to clear the generator exhaust, then runs straight out to the side of the coach somewhere between 30 and 36 inches. If custom is the only way to go, what kind of shop should I be looking for. The pipe is clamped to the muffler, so I may be able to remove the whole thing to use as a pattern, if it is not rusted in place. It has rusted through in the bends.
-- Or should I give J-B Weld's Exhaust Weld a try?
Re: Tail Pipe, 1998 Sahara 3006, Cat 3126B
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 8:17 pm
by ProCycle
5" pipe mandrel bands can be ordered from several internet sellers.
Here's an example -->
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aph-10557
Order whatever bends are needed and have someone cut them and weld them together into the proper shape.
Re: Tail Pipe, 1998 Sahara 3006, Cat 3126B
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 12:54 pm
by stuplich@ymail.com
Trekker01 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 29, 2022 1:02 pm
Wondering if anyone has found a replacement for the original tail pipe since the group moved from Yahoo to this format? I have read the discussions from years back when no one found it, and the solution seemed to be getting one custom built. Most automotive muffler shops don't have ability to custom bend 5" pipe. The end connected to the muffler has a compound 90 degree bend about a foot from the muffler outlet allowing the pipe to clear the generator exhaust, then runs straight out to the side of the coach somewhere between 30 and 36 inches. If custom is the only way to go, what kind of shop should I be looking for. The pipe is clamped to the muffler, so I may be able to remove the whole thing to use as a pattern, if it is not rusted in place. It has rusted through in the bends.
-- Or should I give J-B Weld's Exhaust Weld a try?
Gary
I Googled "STAINLESS STEEL TUBING NEAR ME", found & bought 3 feet of 5" stainless steel tubing and a 5" 90 degree stainless elbow and I had a METAL FABRICATOR cut and weld it using my rusted through tailpipe as a pattern.
Re: Tail Pipe, 1998 Sahara 3006, Cat 3126B
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2022 1:30 pm
by Handlebar Jim
When the bend in the mine got crushed, a truck parts store had a 5" elbow, and clamps that allowed me join straight part (cut off existing) and muffler to recreate cheaply.
Good luck, Jim