TO-30 with vertical exhaust

[dbotos]

Had a cracked manifold (rearmost exhaust port). In the process of replacing that, I decided to try out a vertical exhaust. The manifold I bought was an aftermarket one that has a triangular exhaust outlet flange instead of the original flare-and-clamp connection. The 180-degree elbow is P/N 181866M2 and is a nice heavy cast piece. Muffler is a Stanley MF-10 with a Speeco 2" rain cap on top. Works well - I just need to extend the downstream pipe on the muffler - it currently exhausts right about face level while sitting on the tractor. :ill:

Took a few passes on the dirt part of the driveway with it today before giving it a bath and parking it till I extend the exhaust...

 

[FatSlob]

Looks **** nice

 

[The kid]

Had a cracked manifold (rearmost exhaust port). In the process of replacing that, I decided to try out a vertical exhaust. The manifold I bought was an aftermarket one that has a triangular exhaust outlet flange instead of the original flare-and-clamp connection. The 180-degree elbow is P/N 181866M2 and is a nice heavy cast piece. Muffler is a Stanley MF-10 with a Speeco 2" rain cap on top. Works well - I just need to extend the downstream pipe on the muffler - it currently exhausts right about face level while sitting on the tractor. :ill:

Took a few passes on the dirt part of the driveway with it today before giving it a bath and parking it till I extend the exhaust...

I was going to put a vertical exhaust on mine, but because the edge of my property has tree limbs that would probably snatch it off. Your tractor looks in good shape. They are tough workhorses. -kid

 

[dbotos]

Thanks. Yup, tree limbs would be my only worry too, but where I'm working now is all clear. I'm going to extended it up about 18", so that should put it about a foot over my head.