Exhaust Repair

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New member here. My new 120 (1947) just failed the exhaust inspection (old style "pancake" mufflers). Can anybody recommend a source for repair or replacement? Is the 150 STC the only option? My IA also thinks the carburetor air box should be replaced. Anybody have a source for those? Thanks in advance!

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Sorry I do not know about the exhaust but the Carb air box can be purchased form Wag-Aero, Aircraft Spruce and probably Univair.

What is wrong with the box?
They make repair kits for them.
It just depends on what is bad.
Same sources for repair parts.

Rick

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The (several) 150 exhaust STCs are really the only choice for the pancake mufflers. Here is a good one, and you're supporting other association members.

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Thanks for replies! Follow-up question: Does the C-150/O-200 exhaust bolt right up on the C-85? If so, is the 120/140 norm to go with the 150 up to but not including tailpipe(s) and then weld on tailpipes to fit 120 cowl openings? If so, are these pre-fab tailpipes available? Thanks again, much to learn!

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I have ( I hope ) found a company in the UK that is making the top part of these

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Which are the Henlow Wilson modification to the original straight stacks. The Mufflers and lower pipe are in good condition but the exhaust down pipes need replacement - they are using the originals as templates as the drawing above is not accurate for the P2 side ( right ) arrangement of stacks. When they are done I will post a picture. The company are reputable aircraft exhaust fabricators and the new stacks will come with the necessary paperwork. Happy to post a picture of the finished items when they are back with me.

The nice thing is this will keep the "bark" of the exhausts that are currently fitted.