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Old 12-04-2014, 05:25 AM
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I've got a question about our ver. 1 SPT-5. Just recently, we've noticed the exhaust housing is able to spin around on the shaft. It's always seemed locked in before but now we can rotate the entire exhaust system easily around the shaft. This isn't right, is it? We've looked everywhere for some place to tighten it back down but can't seem to find it. (I posted it here instead of the JC forum as it's seen more frequently) We'll be giving JC a call but was wondering if anybody else has seen this before? Thanks JJ

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I have 3 SPT-5 engines. On all of them the exhaust housing spins freely. Before start up I align it. When the engine starts heat will expand the metal and it will stay in place.

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OK Appreciate the info... Just never noticed it before but it's been sitting for awhile and may have loosened up due to lack of use.
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Yip, as Mike says, nothing to be concerned about.

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