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What type of repair facility to repair broken tailpipe?

I discovered my tailpipe broke where it connects to a drum shaped piece (a muffler)behind the drivers side rear tire. What type of shop might make this repair. Looks like it had been welded once before.

Thanks.
Build 5477
99 3602 WTFE U270C

Re: What type of repair facility to repair broken tailpipe?

Reply #1 –
A muffler shop or anyone that could get the coach off the ground high enough to get under it with a torch  or wire welder to reweld it.


Wantabe

Re: What type of repair facility to repair broken tailpipe?

Reply #2 –
Many people have replaced that barrel muffler with a turbo muffler. If the tailpipe is rusted off the rest of the muffler is probably on its last leg.  If you search for turbo muffler you will find many threads.  Good luck.

Jerrett
Jason
1999 U320 36'

Re: What type of repair facility to repair broken tailpipe?

Reply #3 –
A muffler/exhaust shop that caters to OTR trucks.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
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Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: What type of repair facility to repair broken tailpipe?

Reply #4 –
Aeroturbine 4" Resonated Performance Diesel 4040XL
About the same sound, more power, lighter, cheaper and probably easier to install.
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

Re: What type of repair facility to repair broken tailpipe?

Reply #5 –
Don't even need to raise the coach up on a lift.  Any pro welder could repair a broken tailpipe laying on his back in the parking lot.  They are used to working on stuff above their heads - that's the normal position for exhaust work.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: What type of repair facility to repair broken tailpipe?

Reply #6 –
Replacing that barrel muffler sounds like a good idea. So far I've found a company that works on buses agree to take a look. I'll have to see if they'll agree to let me order the muffler.
 
Build 5477
99 3602 WTFE U270C

Re: What type of repair facility to repair broken tailpipe?

Reply #7 –

Any straight-through turbo-type truck muffler will do in a pinch.  It is bound to be lighter and smaller than the OEM 50 gallon barrel.  Be sure the inlet and outlet pipes are (at a minimum) the same diameter as your exhaust pipe downstream of the turbo.

If you have the time to order one, another you might consider is the MagnaFlow 12771.  I replaced ours in our driveway.  No welding required - just clamps.  Reused the old tailpipe, but in your case that might not be a good idea.  Not a hard job - just very dirty.

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1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: What type of repair facility to repair broken tailpipe?

Reply #8 –
Goldbehen,
This might give you (or your service shop) some perspectives:
http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=210
HTH,
Neal
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Neal (& Brenda) Pillsbury
'02 U320 SPEC, 4200, DGFE, Build #5984
'04 Gold Wing
'07 Featherlite 24'
'14 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit
MC #14494
Exeter, NH & LaBelle FL
Quality makes the Heart Soar long after Price is Forgotten

Re: What type of repair facility to repair broken tailpipe?

Reply #9 –

 What a shame that exhaust was hidden from view. Certainly gives inspiration for what I should do. Funny how one thing leads to another. Maybe I could temporarily adopt a son who welds. Mines still costing me money instead of saving.
Thanks for posting your photos.
Build 5477
99 3602 WTFE U270C
 

Re: What type of repair facility to repair broken tailpipe?

Reply #10 –
Quote from: goldbehen –
I discovered my tailpipe broke where it connects to a drum shaped piece (a muffler)behind the drivers side rear tire. What type of shop might make this repair. Looks like it had been welded once before.

Thanks.
INDEPENDENT Truck Service Shop

jk
Jack and Cathy
1992 U280 Unihome 36' Build #4034
Cummins 8.3 /  Allison MT647/ PacBrake
Apopka, FL / Barre Center, NY