I want to re-route my exhaust

[have_blue]

I have the same annoyance. It's a little loud too being that close to the cockpit and in front of my ears. I would think the exhause behind the ears would automatically be quieter as well more pleasant to breathe.

Only thing I can add is be careful about fragile pipe hanging out where brush can hang up on it. Also be aware of the burn hazard. Good luck, and send pics! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Westonium]

The exhaust pipe is 11/2", but I wasn't able to find that size at the auto parts store. I did find plenty of other useful stuff such as high-temp fiberglass patching compound (so I can skip the welding initially), header wrap, hangers, and high temp silicon exhaust spray.

I'll get pics of that stuff up soon. I also decided last night that the tractor needs some illumination around the switches. I'd turned off the "coast-down" feature when doing some FEL work and couldn't see the switch to turn it back on again last night. That will be another thread when I do that...

 

[EddieWalker]

I had a similar problem on my Century CUT. The exhaust was routed downward by the front tires. Everythime I mowed when it was dry out, I was sucking dust and fumes. Finally out of desperation, I grabbed a crowbar, put it in the end of the tail pipe, and twisted it sideways.

Problem solved!

 

[texastomtom]

My previous tractor / mf230 had the exhaust routed down and back - exhaust was expelled below and a little behind the seat area. I really liked that. I dont recall ever noticing the fumes even come up on me at all.

In other words I really liked it that way.

I don't have much complaint about my jd4720 - comes out the front left like yours. But sometimes the extra heat blowing on me on a hot day is not desired.

I dont think I'd change mine as it just adds more exhaust pipe to rust out in the future.

If that is not a concern to you - I'd say it sounds like a good idea.

If you capture the heat via a surrouding heat tube be carefull about leaks. Many single engine aircraft still use that method for cabin heat and you really have to watch out for carbon monoxide... Course if you dont have a cab - it would probably be unlikely the ppm would reach a toxic level....

tom