jimmysisson
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jul 11, 2005
- Messages
- 2,344
- Location
- W.Mass
- Tractor
- 1993 NH 2120 (the best), 1974 MF 135 (sold, but solid), 1947 Farmall A (bought, sold, bought back, sold again), 1956 MH50 lbt (sold, in 1980, darn it)
My old MF 135 with low exhaust was a 3-cylinder Perkins, and had a moderate amount of exhaust noise. My newer Ford 2120 has a 4-cyl. Shibaura engine with a stack that bellows beyond its actual displacement would indicate. I think the muffler is intact, though it's 13 years old (original). This one makes more noise than a JD 410 industrial backhoe with 3x the power. I know as a lifelong carpenter my hearing is poorer than others' might be, and I'm sensitive to loud sounds. I don't even like walking near this machine idling without earmuffs on. I like everything else about it; size, handling, power, but it is pretty barky. Does anyone think a muffler would help this? Any other suggestions?
Happy New Year, Jim
Happy New Year, Jim