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goldpistol
10-09-2008, 02:17 PM
I have a 2007 chevy diesel pickup. The tailpipe comes out under the bumper. How do you keep the tailpipe from melting the brushes on the towtector?
I have a Towtector and have had great results/experience.
Below is a link to the FAQ on the Towtector website.
Check out question 11.
I don't understand their recommendation, makes no sense to me.
http://www.towtector.com/services.asp
goldpistol
10-09-2008, 02:54 PM
I have a Towtector and have had great results/experience.
Below is a link to the FAQ on the Towtector website.
Check out question 11.
http://www.towtector.com/services.asp
Thank you. The answer to my question on the towtector site was to cut a 2" circle around the tailpipe. My tailpipe is big maybe 5". Would need to cut a wide strip in the brushes, which are directly behind the tire. Also, how do you cut a circle in bristles? I must be misunderstanding. I also called towtector and she said reroute my tailpipe. I don't think so. I was wondering if a guy could bolt or weld a plate between the towtector and the tailpipe? Or would there still be too much heat hitting the plate?
KHedquist
10-09-2008, 03:27 PM
I would call them, this has come up before and they fixed it for someone else, dont know what they did though?
Walleyefisher
10-09-2008, 03:52 PM
First you nail one foot to the floor, then you tie one arm behind your back and then while chewing bubble gum and whistling the star spangled you cut a perfect 2" hole in the bristles. Make sure its laying on the floor and "Never" pick it up.
I have to say I cracked up when I saw the "cut a 2" circle" answer on question #11
Best bet is to take it to an exhaust place and have them direct it out the side.
Thank you. The answer to my question on the towtector site was to cut a 2" circle around the tailpipe. My tailpipe is big maybe 5". Would need to cut a wide strip in the brushes, which are directly behind the tire. Also, how do you cut a circle in bristles? I must be misunderstanding. I also called towtector and she said reroute my tailpipe. I don't think so. I was wondering if a guy could bolt or weld a plate between the towtector and the tailpipe? Or would there still be too much heat hitting the plate?
goldpistol
10-09-2008, 04:07 PM
I would call them, this has come up before and they fixed it for someone else, dont know what they did though?
She told me to reroute the tail pipe. Seems like a lot of work. Will cut into my fishing time.
goldpistol
10-09-2008, 04:10 PM
First you nail one foot to the floor, then you tie one arm behind your back and then while chewing bubble gum and whistling the star spangled you cut a perfect 2" hole in the bristles. Make sure its laying on the floor and "Never" pick it up.
I have to say I cracked up when I saw the "cut a 2" circle" answer on question #11
Best bet is to take it to an exhaust place and have them direct it out the side.
I looked it over and I can reroute, but it seems a bit extreme, just to utilize the towtector. Was hoping for another answer. Otherwise, that is what I will do.
fisher-1
10-09-2008, 08:15 PM
I use a "Rock Solid" brand protector and had the same problem, the hot exhaust fumes melted the plastic flaps, I ended up going to an industrial rubber supplier and got small sheet of heat resistant black rubber gasket material(up to 300F), I just cut it in to 3" strips, mounted them on a SS plate and replaced the burnt section.
its been working fine since and just got back from a 800 kms round trip with it and so far so good.
Backwater Eddy
10-10-2008, 07:30 AM
What about an aftermarket 60 deg or 90 flare tube? Just direct it off a bit to the side. If you have the room it should be a low cost tweak and may add a fit of flare to the pipes? That is what my buddy did with his 3/4 diesel Ford truck with 5" pipes.
Or...add 6' Duel Chrome Semi exhaust Stacks, with chrome flappers of course...Arrr....Arrr...Arrrr. The Manly Man's answer to redirecting exhaust......in the South that is. LOL!! :D
KTurner UL
10-10-2008, 08:56 AM
The Muffler Center in Rochester altered my exhaust for a measly $45 and that elimated this problem.
Stop by your local muffler shop and I'm sure they will help you out. No need for new material. Cut, bend and re-weld.
goldpistol
10-10-2008, 09:25 AM
The Muffler Center in Rochester altered my exhaust for a measly $45 and that elimated this problem.
Stop by your local muffler shop and I'm sure they will help you out. No need for new material. Cut, bend and re-weld.
That is exactly what I thought I would do. My only thoughts were (as always) doing that will take away from fishing time. So I will do it myself, which is always scary. I live a long ways from a city. I live in boondocks USA. So to travel somewhere to a muffler shop almost ruins a whole day. The one down side to living in the boondocks. Sure like the solitude, though. Thanks for the help.
goldpistol
10-10-2008, 09:30 AM
What about an aftermarket 60 deg or 90 flare tube? Just direct it off a bit to the side. If you have the room it should be a low cost tweak and may add a fit of flare to the pipes? That is what my buddy did with his 3/4 diesel Ford truck with 5" pipes.
Or...add 6' Duel Chrome Semi exhaust Stacks, with chrome flappers of course...Arrr....Arrr...Arrrr. The Manly Man's answer to redirecting exhaust......in the South that is. LOL!! :D
I like how you think! Also like the Art quote.