Vertical exhaust conversion.

[kuboman]

Anybody do a vertical exhaust on their B? I did to my B3200. I got tired of soot on everything. I got a short bend 90 and went straight up from the outlet of the muffler. It did involve cutting a hole in the hood but I must say once i got over that I am very pleased. It involves pulling the stack off to open the hood but that is a 2 second job because it is a slip fit. I will post pics in the next day or 2 if anyone is interested.

 

[sixdogs]

Anybody do a vertical exhaust on their B? I did to my B3200. I got tired of soot on everything. I got a short bend 90 and went straight up from the outlet of the muffler. It did involve cutting a hole in the hood but I must say once i got over that I am very pleased. It involves pulling the stack off to open the hood but that is a 2 second job because it is a slip fit. I will post pics in the next day or 2 if anyone is interested.

Yes, post more info or pics. I converted a compact Ford years ago and added a slip joint on the pipe so I could open the hood. My original purpose was to add an air filter pre-cleaner and it worked great.

 

[Scooby074]

yes, do post pics please! As somebody with a sooty BX im interested.

4shorts did a vertical upgrade on his L but that is a larger tractor. He ran his up by the cab. Excellent job as is all his work.

 

[wmonroe]

I'd also like to see some pics. This project is on my to do list for the 5240.

 

[kuboman]

I'd also like to see some pics. This project is on my to do list for the 5240.

Pics are on the way. I have been looking at my 5740, same as your 5240 and have not come up with a satisfactory conversion. Let us all know if you do.

 

[kuboman]

Here some pictures. They did not turn out so well but you get the idea.

 

[WaxMan]

I made one for my B3030, it follows the cab frame. Works great.

 

[wmonroe]

Both look very nice!


I have a plan how to do it on my 5240 but now just need to find the time.

 

[rbarker]

<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=308277"/>Here some pictures. They did not turn out so well but you get the idea.<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=308271"/><img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=308272"/><img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=308273"/>

Hey kuboman did you do anything to insulate the radiator hose? From the pics it looks like its touching the exhaust pipe.

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[sixdogs]

Very impressive installations. Both fine jobs.

 

[Scooby074]

Hey kuboman did you do anything to insulate the radiator hose? From the pics it looks like its touching the exhaust pipe.

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Just noticed that, Id probably install one of these Unicoil sleeves to tweak the hose for some clearance Gates Unicoil Other than that both installs listed were pretty nice

 

[WaxMan]

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You did a nice job with the hole in the hood, it looks factory, where did you get the grommet?

 

[4shorts]

You did a nice job with the hole in the hood, it looks factory, where did you get the grommet?

If I were a betting man I'd say the grommet is just a rubber hose split down the side and put around the opening. For anyone interested here's how I did my stack conversion

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/214487-kubota-grand-l-5740hstc3-stack.html

 

[WaxMan]

I also added two rubber Isolators when I mounted to my cab, I used the existing hole by the mirror for one. Between the two Isolators on the cab and the flex joint down below it's free floating. Total exhaust mounts only at three spots, bracket on one of the six fell mount bolts at the frame and the two rubber mounts on the cab. Been on there for 5 years without any problems. Mounting along the cab frame the pipe blends in and doesn't impede your view. But if I didn't have a cab I would have done the classic tractor look like koboman or 4 shorts. I would like to someday put a nice chrome heat shield on it, a couple of people thought it was a handle.

 

[kuboman]

Hey kuboman did you do anything to insulate the radiator hose? From the pics it looks like its touching the exhaust pipe.

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Actually it is over 1/2" away. That is why a mandrel bend pipe is needed. A standard muffler shop bend is not tight enough. I don't anticipate any problem with heat but time will tell.

 

[kuboman]

You did a nice job with the hole in the hood, it looks factory, where did you get the grommet?

4shorts is correct. I used heavy walled vacuum tubing and split it. I just need to paint it to get rid of the yellow line.

 

[WaxMan]

4shorts is correct. I used heavy walled vacuum tubing and split it. I just need to paint it to get rid of the yellow line.

No, don't paint it. just get some brake clean and rub off the yellow line, it will have a nice clean black grommet look, it will match the trim on the rest of the tractor and look factory.:thumbsup:

 

[Bob77064]

Both look great.

 

[SPMMD]

With the upright through the tractor hood, how do you do your routine oil lever and fluid check? Do you have to disassemble the exhaust stack to open the hood?

 

[Scooby074]

With the upright through the tractor hood, how do you do your routine oil lever and fluid check? Do you have to disassemble the exhaust stack to open the hood?

I think he said the vertical section is only a slip on. All you have to do is pull the vert section off then the hood should open normally.