[TPR] 180 Headers Singing

[Owen Lee Green]

Maybe set up a couple of collars similar to standard header connector
rings. If space required between insert a couple of springs to maintain
tension. But I'm just spit balling.

On Mon, Sep 2, 2024, 8:18 AM Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com> wrote:

> I tried tightening it previously and got it to stop for a while.  I think
> the flip joint has worn out and become bigger than it should.  Something to
> address when they are taken off next time.
>
> Asa  Jay
> Sent via radio waves
>
> On Sep 2, 2024, at 08:04, Owen Lee Green via TPR <
> tpr at teampanteraracing.com> wrote:
>
> 
>
> Got a TIG? Blaze it in a couple of spots.
>
> On Mon, Sep 2, 2024, 8:01 AM DENNIS ANTENUCCI via TPR <
> tpr at teampanteraracing.com> wrote:
>
>> Pantera is running great. Did not need to change the oil but did so
>> anyway. Took her out for a hard drive and all is well…..EXCEPT the 180’s at
>> the cross over balance tube started rattling. Not as noticeable once the
>> headers are hot but I am deaf too. Neighbor came by and asked if everything
>> was good (he heard it too!)…he put a gloved hand on the balance tube and
>> the  rattling stopped. I Suggested he may need to sit in the engine bay in
>> 14 days or I just go faster so I cant hear the sound.
>>
>> Checked all the header bolts but problem is at center tube where there is
>> a slip connection. But if that is all I have to complain about I am ready.
>> Checked out the new trailer and it is ready aa well.
>>
>> MD
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