Muffler cracked

[Jabonee]

I think emissions is 5 year not 2. I would have your dealer get your DSM involved.

 

[gcgst]

This is the latest version of the muffler. Totally different. New brackets and all. I think this is the 4th revision on this issue. Hope this helps.View attachment 589730

I bought one of these kits, after my attempts t fix the old muffler failed a couple times (welding skills are not very good). Anyway, the bracket they sent looks totally strange. Does anyone have a picture of how the new bracket works with the old one? It does not appear to have a way to adjust the alternator belt like the old one did. Also the bracket at the end of the pipe does not line up with the rubber mount on the chassis at all. I am not sure how this is supposed to fit. Thanks.

 

[jhuey]

I have pictures. In bad service area for my phone, I’ll post them when I can.

 

[gcgst]

Thanks!

 

[jhuey]

 

[gcgst]

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Perfect! Thanks so much! I never would have figured out that bracket. So they eliminated the rubber bushing at the end of the tailpipe I guess.

 

[jhuey]

Perfect! Thanks so much! I never would have figured out that bracket. So they eliminated the rubber bushing at the end of the tailpipe I guess.

Yes. The muffler mounting is completely above the frame, it moves with the engine. I tried to put the bracket in without a drawing or picture, I made it a lot harder than it needed to be. Good luck!

 

[gcgst]

Got the kit installed. With the shorter muffler and larger pipe, it is a little louder than it was. Maybe it is breathing better. I don't know if that helps power or not.

 

[jhuey]

Got the kit installed. With the shorter muffler and larger pipe, it is a little louder than it was. Maybe it is breathing better. I don't know if that helps power or not.

Not sure about power, I haven’t noticed anything. I’m just happy the muffler isn’t cracking.

 

[bn12595]

Mahindra replaced the original muffler on my EMAX22GEAR when it failed after 150 hours. But now, less than 30 hours later and 11 months, the pipe just fell off the muffler. I don't know what to think anymore. Do these engines run so rough that it just shakes the mufflers apart? Mahindra has replaced the loader bucket because of cracks and now the muffler has failed 2x. I bought the tractor new in February of 2016.
Barry