muffler problem

Just thought about this idea.

Russ, what about using a larger muffler to quiet the noise (maybe like an auto muffler but I heard that there needs to be a certain amount of back pressure or you can run lean or burn up the engine somehow).

With the larger muffler you can build a support that comes off the pump/engine base to hold up the muffler and then bolt it to the engine so that might help with the vibration/weight on the threads problem.

If the weight of the muffler is supported by the mount legs or other part of the skid/rig/engine headbolts or other part of the engine that would work then maybe the muffler bolts will not break anymore?

I have been wanting to put a larger muffler to make the system quieter on my Briggs Vanguard 21hp engine for a long time but have not thinking that it might cause the enine to get messed up somehow.
 
I've got some mufflers like this off generators, I don't know exactly how you'd adapt it to a pressure washer. This muffler uses the generator head for support at the far end.

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I was talking to Daytona Nut and Bolt. I told him what had happen and was going to drill and tap it. He said to try Loctite Freeze and Release on it. (-45 degrees)
I drill, then sprayed and 3 times, and use a easy out. It came out nice and easy. The bolts look like new. Before there look like there were in salt water and heavy rust. This Loctite Freeze and Release was $12.95 but was well worth every penny.:smile2:

http://loctitefreezeandrelease.com/ Guys I am not trying to sell this suff, but it really works
 
Honda GX series.. NOT what they used to be..

Honda GX series is now about 30 yrears old..
and NOT what they used to be..
I stopped using them on my machines when the muffler problems first surfaced..
I was doing $200 value repairs free to rescue my customers,
and TruPower was only reimbursing us for $5. in labor, and the two studs !
..talk about the "rapid termination" of a relationship..:angry:

Kohler rescued me with the CS series,
and Vanguards by B&S have been my friends ever since !
:dance:
 
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