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[mikehaugen]

I was originally going to say coat hanger but I decided to take up up a notch.

or park on a steep enough hill so it stays on.

 

[mjncad]

You have to wire-tie it on! :thumbsup:

I think the proper fix is baler twine!:confused2:

I was originally going to say coat hanger but I decided to take up up a notch.

or park on a steep enough hill so it stays on.

Or maybe I should hang a bucket under the pipe's end...sort of like a poop bag for a horse.

 

[JDonly]

I never imagined it took so much thought to cut an exhaust pipe and add a cover. Attaching a three point plow must take the better part of a day.

This.

 

[DennisFolsom]

I think coffee can is the tool of choice here, though metal coffee cans probably won't be around too much longer and I don't think a plastic one would be a wise choice.

I vote for the coffee can, too. It's kind of fun to watch them shoot into the air when you forget to take them off before starting!:laughing:

 

[JoeBuyer]

And the smaller the can the farther it shoots.

 

[zzvyb6]

My 1070's exhaust stack is a double wall tube You will/might have to deal with a way to keep the two concentric parts held together. Otherwise it may rattle around and self destruct.

 

[sixdogs]

There is also the so called "mechanic's wire" that is soft and easily bendable. Much easier to work than other wires and has fixed many an exhaust system.
Not even sure where to buy it any more but this thread has rekindled my interest.

 

[mjncad]

Maybe rebar tie-wire is similar to the mechanic's wire you mention. Home depot and Lowe's have that stuff, and I always keep a roll of it on hand for various things around the house.

 

[Dr Dave]

How about a Coors Lite can, cut the top off, slide it over the stack, start the tractor and it will fly threw the air like a Silver Bullit.:laughing::laughing::laughing:

 

[sixdogs]

Maybe rebar tie-wire is similar to the mechanic's wire you mention. Home depot and Lowe's have that stuff, and I always keep a roll of it on hand for various things around the house.

Probably, as long as it is soft and easily bendable. There actually used to be a product actually called mechanic's wire but I'll bet rebar tie wire is the same stuff. This was the original "duct tape" back in the old days before duct tape. A clever guy could fix anything with it.

How about a Coors Lite can, cut the top off, slide it over the stack, start the tractor and it will fly threw the air like a Silver Bullit.:laughing::laughing::laughing:

You could also use the same silver can and tie it down with a rubber band. Then rev the engine and snip the rubber band for maximum upward thrust. I'm think possible Olympic sport here?

 

[mikehaugen]

the "mechanics" wire is many times just piano wire, we buy ours from mcmaster carr, it is widely used for aviation and is still sold by some companies as mechanics wire.

 

[jomar215]

There is also the so called "mechanic's wire" that is soft and easily bendable. Much easier to work than other wires and has fixed many an exhaust system.
Not even sure where to buy it any more but this thread has rekindled my interest.

Mechanics wire is a regular item in my mechanics tool box. I buy it right at the automotive supply store (Napa), here in town.

 

[mjncad]

the "mechanics" wire is many times just piano wire, we buy ours from mcmaster carr, it is widely used for aviation and is still sold by some companies as mechanics wire.

The piano wire I bought at the hobby shop many years ago when I was building model trucks was hardened steel, very stiff, and quite brittle. As I buy a fair amount of stuff from McMaster-Carr, I'll have to see what kind of piano wire they offer.