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06-08-2012, 10:59 AM | #1 |
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Restricted Exhaust
I think that I finally figured out why my engine would start OK and idle OK but would not accelerate. A vacuum gage indicates a plugged exhaust as it rapidly drops off with any opening of the throttle. Probably mice made a nice home over the winter. Does anyone have a trick for cleaning the exhaust. I figure that I could pyroliticaly clean it in an oven. Any easy tricks out there?
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06-08-2012, 11:10 AM | #2 |
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Re: Restricted Exhaust
Take it off the car, pour some gas down the inlet, and set it on fire. Keep a hose nearby, and repeat if necessary.....
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06-08-2012, 11:40 AM | #3 |
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Re: Restricted Exhaust
To help it burn as Jim posted you might have to blow some air in the pipe, either by the vacuum cleaner exhaust or an air compressor and blow gun.
Standing the exhaust up on end should allow it to burn like a chimney and fresh air should enter the bottom. |
06-08-2012, 12:52 PM | #4 |
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Re: Restricted Exhaust
NO, NO, NO, use diesel, w don't want to see you in the obits!! Bill W.
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06-08-2012, 01:11 PM | #5 |
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Re: Restricted Exhaust
Ive got a T muffler full of acorns,tuff to get them out...looks like illl be roasting some acorns now!
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You could write a new Christmas Song & describe the smell Bill W.
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06-08-2012, 04:01 PM | #7 |
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Re: Restricted Exhaust
Yes, not GAS, use DIESEL or KEROSENE.
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06-09-2012, 11:04 PM | #8 |
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Re: Restricted Exhaust
Ta ra ra boom-dee-a,
Cleaned my A's exhaust today, Used a cup of gas, say hay, Ta ra ra BOOOOM!!!
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