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FUEL TANK AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS 8-17
a clamp. The clamp holds the muffler and tail pipe with
a "U" bolt and at the same time secures the muffler and
pipe to the body.
The exhaust system mounting at the end of the tail pipe
secures the pipe to a bracket assembly and insulator at-
tached to an existing underbody bracket.
VIEW B
VIEW A
Fig. 20—Chevy II—Dual Exhaust Systems
COMPONENT PART REPLACEMENT
MUFFLER ASSEMBLY
Replacement (Service)
1. Cut the exhaust pipe near the muffler to allow suf-
ficient pipe for muffler replacement:
CAUTION: Before cutting the exhaust pipe
measure service muffler exhaust pipe extension
and make certain to allow 1-1/2" for engagement
of exhaust pipe into muffler extension.
2. Remove "U" bolt clamp at center mounting and dis-
engage muffler from tail pipe.
3. Install new muffler and secure with new "U" bolt
clamps.
4. Realign and check clearances before finally tighten-
ing all hardware.
NOTE:
If bracket mounting insulators (tire
carcass mountings) are fatigued, replace to in-
sure a secure exhaust system.
EXHAUST PIPE
Replacement
On V-8 engine exhaust models, if the left exhaust pipe
has to be replaced it will be necessary to replace both
the exhaust pipe and muffler with service replacement
parts. The right exhaust crossover pipe may be replaced
without replacing the entire system as follows:
1. Remove nuts attaching left and right exhaust pipes
to exhaust manifolds.
2. Remove "U" bolt clamp retaining right exhaust pipe
to exhaust system and remove pipe.
3. Using new manifold flange gaskets, install new ex-
haust pipe.
NOTE:
Check all clearances before tightening
hardware.
TAIL PIPE AND/OR RESONATOR
Replacement
1. Install tail pipe to rear of muffler.
2. Position tail pipe to obtain proper clearance to rear
spring bracket and underside of frame rail.
3. Install tail pipe clamp over rear hanger and position
on pipe to maintain vertical position of insulator
without twist.
4. Tighten nuts on "U" bolt clamp at rear of muffler,
then secure rear tail pipe damp.
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
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