Heads Up: UC exhaust downpipes

[John W]

Originally Posted by kevin powles

John, I would be interested in some, I’ve made these before and just a note that the barrelled ends need to be made oversize from original spec, as I’ve found once you put a 70 + year old elbow through a grit blaster and use a flap wheel to get a circular sealing face back an original size barrel will be to small to seal.

Also they are not a mirror image of each other, they have different ‘throws’ each side.

Will you be making them in 316 stainless steel?

Kevin.

Hi Kevin.
Making them oversize is a bit awkward, as to know what size you require.
These parts as you know are designed to move in the elbows to allow for engine movement.
Cheers

[Andrew Rowe]

Just out of interest, were the "wasted" ends suppose to have fire retardant rope
fitted for sealing the exhaust gases?, when you install them.

[Lynn Eades]

I don't think so Andrew. I don't think carbon monoxide poisoning had been invented, back in the day. You just had to take your teaspoon of cement and harden up.