Need motor color opinion

[superflea]

I found that the best way to keep the exhaust from falling out is just don't start the engine.

 

[sparkwizard]

I found that the best way to keep the exhaust from falling out is just don't the engine.

Don't RUN the engine?

 

[Thepaetsguy]

I found that the best way to keep the exhaust from falling out is just don't the engine.

Either use a briggs stock muffler box or a header.. If a header is used a raptor header brace and Allen head cap screws are important.

Members of the 4cycleforum say it’s not IF vibrations will cause the braced exhaust to just snap. It’s when.. That‘s on a dirt tracks though. Brace it correctly and it will last a long time without headaches from it loosening and wrecking the block threads.

 

[Thepaetsguy]

I bought a pile of these of ebay just to have them around so I don’t have to deal with the header shaking loose.

 

[samstheman]

Yeah, I have a longer exhaust coming and yes, I’m gonna brace it

 

[superflea]

I bought a pile of these of ebay just to have them around so I don’t have to deal with the header shaking loose. View attachment 320452

Can we see a pic of these in use?

 

[Thepaetsguy]

Can we see a pic of these in use?

This picture is stolen from the briggs Facebook page. Zoom in and you will see the billet part bolted to the head. With the long piece of flatstock bolted to the billet piece on the head and clamped to the exhaust tube. Notice the header flange also braced to the tube to further prevent it busting. You can see the tank brace beside the exhaust brace. These engines need a lot of bracing if your going past 3600 Edit: the braces are needed for even short exhausts.. The exhaust bolts in this very picture are safety wired like aircraft..

 

[golden pinto]

 

[golden pinto]

original color grey , engine paint with clearcoat from auto parts..

 

[Mark Brooks]

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Nice shop there GP, not a chance I could get by with that in the house... unless the wifey was gone for the afternoon!

 

[golden pinto]

that's my cellar

 

[Mark Brooks]

that's my cellar

Lol good save there!

Thinkin the shop will be only place shtuff like that will be allowed.


Hmmm... on the fireplace mantel comes to mind lol

 

[oldrelics]

I just finished this and I love the vintage color and engine and then after doing some painting on the rest of it I’m worried that I need to upgrade the motor color to. What’s your opinion. Leave it or paint it if so, what’s a good color?

I vote silver too, also, what did you do on the frame up at the steering neck, is that just clear vinyl hose? How did you attach it? Stays put?