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duke36 · 05-25-2019, 04:06 PM

Some of us install the gland rings between the manifold and block. Also, fabricating a flexible (rubber laden) rear hanger strap similar to modern cars can help with tailpipe rattle while providing stability / expansion/ contraction,.etc. A universal firm rubber type NAPA strap can be adapted with some bent plate or angles. Ist install the muffler at manifold end while supporting loosely the rear pipe with the stock bracket strap. Then remove the stock rear strap and install the flexible one at the stock hole location. Wrapping the pipe at the rear stock bracket sometimes won't stop the rattle and still make the pipe too tight when it expands or is misaligned.

05-25-2019, 04:06 PM	#9
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,456	Re: Securing the exhaust better Some of us install the gland rings between the manifold and block. Also, fabricating a flexible (rubber laden) rear hanger strap similar to modern cars can help with tailpipe rattle while providing stability / expansion/ contraction,.etc. A universal firm rubber type NAPA strap can be adapted with some bent plate or angles. Ist install the muffler at manifold end while supporting loosely the rear pipe with the stock bracket strap. Then remove the stock rear strap and install the flexible one at the stock hole location. Wrapping the pipe at the rear stock bracket sometimes won't stop the rattle and still make the pipe too tight when it expands or is misaligned.