Jerry Hey wrote:

Paul, I just received the exhaust system from Ed. This thing is so neat. I feel quite pleased with myself for the part I played in its design. I built the first simple tangential muffler two years ago based on YOUR drawings. Frustration with every alternative exhaust scheme kept me coming back to the idea. The VAM muffler got me thinking again and then after the visit to Ed everything came together. I called him several times from the motel the next night--I was too excited to set still. I had a lap top and I drew the system you see here. A lot of the design credit goes to Ed who is great to kick ideas around with. And of course he gets full credit for this beautiful rendition in SS.

How will this exhaust system perform? My opinion does not count so I guess we will have to wait and see. Zero back pressure can't be bad, I'm thinking. I am confident it will never burn out. I am also confident that there will be no conflict with S Beam motor mounts or cooling systems of any configuration. It will fit inside a cowl that is wider than 13 inches from center which should include just about everyone.

I wish I could send a photo of the engine mounted in its new S Beam engine mount with the exhaust system bolted up, but I can't because the engine hoist is at the airport holding up the Tailwind which has a damaged landing gear that I am working on. It will be another week before I can bolt every thing together.

Anyone interested in having this exhaust system can contact Ed Klepeis by phone at 270-898-3776 or e-mail at techwelding@comcast.net

Yahoo!!! Jerry

 
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