Crawler Bling.A Harley muffler on an MC? How about a Thrush?

kilohertz · Post by **kilohertz** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 10:44 am

Tried to find a decent size small muffler for the MC, went to all the usual AG stores, finally found one that fits with an adapter, into the original stuck, cutoff flange piece, and it works fine, but is just a plain old muffler. Then I remembered that I had a set of Harley mufflers from my motorcycle riding days, and thought I would see if it would fit, and it's perfect!

1.75" ID goes right over the adapter, and it is quieter than the AG muffler. So what do you think? Ag or Harley muffler. We will be restoring and painting the machine this summer, original color scheme. Too much bling?

Cheers

shinnery · Post by **shinnery** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 4:08 pm

Looks good to me, quiet is great.
Bryce

Stan Disbrow · Post by **Stan Disbrow** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 5:57 pm

Hi,

That Harley muffler looks like a CAM to me. Crawler to Air Missile!

Stan

jtrichard · Post by **jtrichard** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 8:12 pm

BLING looks GREAT

pop pop · Post by **pop pop** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 7:34 am

considering I've seen JD parts on a Harley,, it's justified.

watch out thou,, if it starts dripping oil after you park it you'll have to change it back.

p.s.-what is that in the background? a Polish tire swing?

kilohertz · Post by **kilohertz** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:22 am

pop pop wrote: if it starts dripping oil after you park it you'll have to change it back.
p.s.-what is that in the background? a Polish tire swing?

Well it's dripping antifreeze but that's another story for the tech forum...

No, it's not a Polish tire swing, but a carefully balanced anti-resonant pole damper for my wind turbine tower. The spare ATV tire coupled with a long chain was just the right weight to damp out a harmonic at low wind speeds, it worked and I haven't put in a more permanent solution yet.

Too many crawlers to tinker on.

Cheers

Stan Disbrow · Post by **Stan Disbrow** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 11:51 am

Hi,

M is Thermo Siphon, so no water pump. Just two hoses and the radiator.

Hmmm. Polish dampener, eh? Temporary Measure, you say?

Well, one of my quotes is "There is nothing quite as permanent as a temporary measure.".... True. So true.....

In this case, it goes along with If it ain't broke, don't fix it....

Stan

kilohertz · Post by **kilohertz** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:01 pm

Stan Disbrow wrote:Hi,

M is Thermo Siphon, so no water pump. Just two hoses and the radiator.

Hi Stan,

Thanks, yes, pretty simple...but the leak is coming from a crack in the head, which has been repaired at one time, on the front of the head, vertical. It looks like it has been welded, shiny gold color smooth weld, but it's leaking underneath that. Tried some Iron Tite last week and it seems to be helping, worse when it's cold and once it warms up, seems to stop. I don't know how much that substance will move around without a water pump. It is a thick liquid.

cheers

Stan Disbrow · Post by **Stan Disbrow** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:05 pm

Hi,

Yeah, the crack closes up when warm. Check you have a Zero Pressure and vented cap in the Rad. Should be No PSI on an M, and they often get more modern caps, which slows the thermosiphon and, in this case, would make the leak worse....

Stan

kilohertz · Post by **kilohertz** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:09 pm

And here it is after I removed the old battery bracket from the fender, relocated the battery to it's original spot, and mounted the hood and took off the Jason goalie mask. Looks pretty good for 60+ years old. Waiting for the manuals to arrive then get into the steering clutch adjustment...and that's about it.

Cheers

kilohertz · Post by **kilohertz** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 4:58 pm

Found this in the shop, a Thrush glass pack...same fit, little bit louder as it's a glass pack, but you can really hear the pop pop now.

Cheers

Stan Disbrow · Post by **Stan Disbrow** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 5:59 am

Hi,

There you go! Cherry Bomb! Classic!

You need to add some flex pipe to the end, though. We all know Cherry Bombs have to be used with Flex Pipe. It is a tradition!

Hey! Red and Green. Hang a wreath on the grill and call it a Christmas Ornament!

Stan

Paul Buhler · Post by **Paul Buhler** » Mon Jun 15, 2015 8:28 am

Mine came with a Cherry Bomb - no longer red, but it still works. While it has a stack flap, I keep it covered with a can when parked to keep the rain and snow out of the engine. Have fun with your machine.

lonnie collier · Post by **lonnie collier** » Wed Jun 17, 2015 1:43 pm

Harley parts and john deere parts are almost in the same neighborhood price wise.jd stuff is a hair more upscale.

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