6" SS EXHAUST STACK

[Stephen Birtles]

a plastic bucket works great
use a broom stick to mount
and a series sixty or 8v92 to demount

Stephen 77fc35



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Kurt Horvath" wrote:
>
> Wallace,
>
> Just stick it in the end of the tube. You could go to the hardware
> store and get some 6" CPVC with a cap and do the same thing. if you
> go the baggie route. Use rubber bands or little bungies, if you use
> masking tape the sun will bake it onto the pipe and you'll need some
> kind of solvent to get it off. That mean getting up on top of the
> coach.
>
> Kurt Horvath
> 95 PT42
> 10AC
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Wallace Craig
> wrote:
> >
> > My stack turns 90* to the starboard; don't see how "stack hat"
> would work. Baggie and scotch tape is sure cheaper.
> >
> >
> > Wallace Craig
> > 95 WLWB 42
> > Azle, Texas
> >
> > --- On Thu, 12/4/08, Kurt Horvath wrote:
> >
> > From: Kurt Horvath
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: 6" SS EXHAUST STACK
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008, 9:16 PM
> >
> > Wallace,
> >
> > Here is a safe, clean, easy fix, for long term parking, to protect
> > against rain entering the exhaust. You do not need to climb on top
> of
> > your coach, just use the included pole and storage bag when you
> don't
> > need it.
> >
> > Make sure you copy and past all of the address below.
> >
> > http://www.iowa80.com/DirectionsWEB/webc...splay.php?
> > itemid=98467
> >
> > Kurt Horvath
> > 95 PT 42
> > 10AC
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I haven't researched it, but the problem of the 6" stack is the
> > issue
> > > -- almost all accessories max out at 5" diameter. Someone
> > somewhere
> > > might offer a 6" flap stack cover.
> > >
> > > In the interim, perhaps a (metal) bucket and bungee cord would
> > > provide protection. Use a small, light (kids) bucket, and no
> > bungee
> > > cord and it will remove itself when you start up -- otherwise,
> be
> > > sure not to forget to remove it!
> > >
> > > Pete Masterson
> > > '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> > > aeonix1@
> > > On the road at Williams, AZ
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Dec 4, 2008, at 9:51 AM, Wallace Craig wrote:
> > >
> > > > For us pore lawyer types; simple is the best solution. Do you
> > know
> > > > if the flap like I described is available that fits the coach
> > that
> > > > you and I have with 90 degree exhaust end?? I am going to be
> on
> > > > South Padre Island for Jan & Feb and would like to keep water
> > out.
> > > >
> > > > Wallace Craig
> > > > 95 WLWB 42
> > > > Azle, Texas
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- On Thu, 12/4/08, Kurt Horvath wrote:
> > > > From: Kurt Horvath
> > > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: 6" SS EXHAUST STACK
> > > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008, 10:20 AM
> > > >
> > > > Hi Wallace, I looked into several options, the one I liked most
> > was
> > > > bi-metalic valves. That's a strip of metal that expands and
> > > > contracts when heated and cooled. It's used in some muffler
> > > > applications. When it's cold it leaves a gap over a hole when
> > > > heated it contracts and covers the opening. Easy few parts
> > > > automatic operation, simular to what you described. The
> current
> > > > prototype can be modified in this manner. The electric valve
> can
> > be
> > > > removed and a flange can be put in it's place with any type of
> > > > device from a bung with a plug to the exhaust dump valve to
> > drain
> > > > away the water. I wanted the trap to be capable of draining
> away
> > an
> > > > possible water flow that might be encountered. Five gallons a
> > min.
> > > > is most likly more than enough, unless that little son of gun
> > > > Murphy shows up. L.O.L. Of course the rain cap will do the job
> > but
> > > > it's not a very attractive option, The 90 degree turn out pipe
> > also
> > > > works well but I've been trying to delete as many turns in the
> > > > pipes as possible. The system that will be offered to the
> > general
> > > > public is a direct replacement of OEM parts for your coach,
> The
> > > > photos that will be posted soon are of the exhaust going into
> my
> > > > coach. Kurt Horvath 95 PT 42 10AC --- In
> > > > WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Wallace Craig
> >
> > > > wrote: > > Kurt, I am probably the last person on earth that
> > you
> > > > should tale advise from about anything mechanical. Having
> said
> > > > that; can you not install a flap at the end of the exhaust that
> > is
> > > > weighted to stay closed when the engine is not operating? I
> know
> > I
> > > > have seen it on truck applications. > Keep Tennessee clean &
> > green,
> > > > maybe I will get back that way sometime soon. Fuel is $2.44
> at
> > > > Racetrack in Azle. Happy holidays. > > > Wallace Craig
> > > 95
> > WLWB
> > > > 42 > Azle, Texas > > --- On Thu, 12/4/08, Kurt Horvath
> >
> > > > wrote: > > From: Kurt Horvath > Subject:
> > > > [WanderlodgeForum] Re: 6" SS EXHAUST STACK > To:
> > > > WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Date: Thursday, December 4,
> > > > 2008, 8:58 AM > > Here we are 6 weeks after our last posts on
> > my
> > > > exhaust build. I > should have some photos today rain
> > permitting.
> > > > > > Some forum members brought up several points that I had not
> >
> > > > fully > considered or researched. > > Some of the mods are a
> > 90
> > > > degree turnout pipe up top, a 30 degree > miter cut with a
> rain
> > > > visor and a drain tube on the necks bottom > inside curve of
> the
> > > > turn out. This should keep most of the rain out. > > Not being
> > able
> > > > to decide on exactly which type of exit I wanted I > have
> built,
> > > > two types the 90 I just described and a straight stack > with
> a
> > > > rain cap. > > Yes David the same as on your JD, At least I
> > polished
> > > > it up. > > If you look at your PT's exhaust it's a
> > straight shot
> > > > from the > exhaust opening straight into your motor. Systems
> > with
> > > > mufflers have > water traps and some have drains as well,
> small
> > > > holes drilled into > the bottom of the muffler. I opted out of
> a
> > > > muffler, for a straight > stack, so some sort of rain trap had
> > to
> > > > be created that would not > interfere with the exhaust gas flow
> > and
> > > > trap and drain rain > accumulation of any proportions. A 5"
> > hole
> > > > can accumulate a lot of > water in a daily south Florida
> > afternoon
> > > > rain, day after day sooner > or later your going to fill the
> > block
> > > > with water. According to > Detroit this is a problem. DUH!!!
> > > > Detroit used the words Catastrophic > Failure several times. >
> > >
> > > > This first post has a photo of the test drain trap. Look on
> the
> > > > Home > Page for photo in Bumpersbird Album last pic. What you
> > are
> > > > looking at > is the drain section with the garden hose on full
> > > > flow. 5 gallons per > min. As you can see it gets most of the
> > flow.
> > > > The section of tube on > the ground has been cut down to 6"
> > long
> > > > with a 3.5" electric exhaust > dump valve installed on a
> > flange
> > to
> > > > open and close the water trap. At > this point it is manually
> > > > operated by a rocker switch or a by a > remote key fob. > >
> > I'm
> > > > working on a thermal activated switch that will close the valve
> > >
> > > > upon heating or a sensor that will open the valve if it
> detects
> > > > water > in the trap. The surest method of operation is to open
> > it
> > > > when parked > and close it before you crank up the motor > >
> >
> > Some
> > > > of my modification will most likely raise some eyebrows, and
> the
> > >
> > > > commentary which when taken in the proper context may led to
> > > > another > modification. > > Most likely NOT a this stage,
> > unless
> > of
> > > > course someone spots a > glaring defect or error in my build. >
> >
> > >
> > > > I'm ready to install the new pipes and go somewhere in the
> coach,
> >
> > >
> > > > she's been in the barn since Aug. On the up side I have gotten
> > >
> > > > several large fix's and rebuilds done on her since I knew she
> > would
> > > > > sitting for a while. > > Comments, criticism, suggestions,
> >
> > jokes,
> > > > remarks, welcomed. > > Currently this is a prototype for my
> > coach,
> > > > a direct replacement for > the 95-96 PT42's is in the works.
> > It
> > > > will be built Stainless Steel > and will be a direct bolt in
> > > > application, to replace the OEM parts. > > > > Kurt
> > Horvath > 95
> > PT
> > > > 42 > 10AC > > > ------------------------------------ >
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