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Old 08-02-2012, 01:23 PM
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My 91AC keeps losing its muffler. Got any advice on keeping it tight against the head....short of using JB Weld? LOL
Old 08-02-2012, 04:47 PM
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Drill thru the bolt heads and lockwire.
Old 08-02-2012, 09:30 PM
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My 91AC keeps losing its muffler. Got any advice on keeping it tight against the head....short of using JB Weld? LOL
Here is what I do. Put header pipe on head and secure nut. Bench run motor. After it is warmed up, give header nut an 8th turn (or so) tighter and you shouldn't have any more problems.

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Old 08-03-2012, 05:41 AM
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I've had a lot of people use Jimmy's suggestion with great results.
Old 08-03-2012, 12:44 PM
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Put a couple of wraps of thin white teflon pipe tape on the threads and then use the above suggestions.

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