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Hello all. i have done an awful amount of reading and now have a question. I have a 175B and since I have had it there has been an exhaust leak where the end piece (about 18") goes into the main exhaust pipe. The diagrams shows 2 o rings sealing this joint however this does not seal mine I still have some smoke coming out of the joint. how do you guys seal this connection or can it be sealed?
04 Nov 2024 15:49
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Have you completely and thoroughly cleaned the muffler/spark arrestor? (Usually needs to be done by burning out carbon or with a heavy duty chemical wash... some have had it hot-tanked at a radiator shop)
(If o-rings are in decent shape, I don't remember leaks at that joint being a problem... which is why I'm asking if perhaps muffler is clogged?)
A little silicone seal on the o-rings might help but it might be hard to get the muffler out again if you use too much?
(If o-rings are in decent shape, I don't remember leaks at that joint being a problem... which is why I'm asking if perhaps muffler is clogged?)
A little silicone seal on the o-rings might help but it might be hard to get the muffler out again if you use too much?
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05 Nov 2024 08:24
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thank you Mark, i did put the exhaust on a fire and kept it on and going until it stopped smoking which it finally did. When I install the muffler into the exhaust pipe the o-rings either disappear or are missing a small section the next time i take it apart. And of course it is leaking at that connection.
05 Nov 2024 12:52
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Sounds like you need to check the opening where muffler pipe fits into for burrs or other damage. Maybe pipe opening is rusted out or something?
(Not sure how o-rings would "disappear" unless there was obvious damage? I've never had that problem or heard of it.)
(Not sure how o-rings would "disappear" unless there was obvious damage? I've never had that problem or heard of it.)
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05 Nov 2024 13:05
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Genuine Yamaha O rings?
05 Nov 2024 13:06
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yes oem o-rings. i will check for burs or sharp edges. the last one that i checked was missing about 1/8th of it so i think they are being torn and blowing out or coming out some how.
07 Nov 2024 18:15
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I've never tried this, but I wonder if it would help to put a few wraps of Teflon tape around the new o-ring.
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08 Nov 2024 03:59
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