[DeTomaso] “Rubber” muffler isolators

[Asa Jay Laughton]

I was once given a new hanger for my Pantera when I first got it, and it 
proceeded to "melt" over the course of a couple long trips. The bottom 
bolt closest to the muffler was starting to break through.  This was of 
course unacceptable.  I purchased new real-rubber hangers and they far 
outlasted that weird one.  I never had to change them again, even after 
three Silver State runs at high-speed.

I don't know the vendor the bad one originally came from, but if the 
hanger you have isn't flexible, I wouldn't trust it.  Or maybe apply 
some high-heat (no flame) to it and see how it holds up before you use 
it.  But then again... if it melts, your out the cost of the hanger.  
Maybe buy another one, or two, like Mike Drew indicates. They're cheap 
enough.

Asa  Jay

Asa Jay Laughton - W7TSC, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
Spokane County ARES-RACES-ACS EC/RO
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On 11/1/2019 21:40, Larry Finch via DeTomaso wrote:
> All,
>
> Today I received two new “rubber” isolators, designed to allow some flex in the muffler mounting, from Steve.
>
> They may be made out of rubber, but I could seriously get close to the same flexibility from a billet piece of aluminum the same size. These things have essentially ..... no ..... twist or flex in any direction.
>
> Have any of you purchased these isolators from other vendors and received a better functioning product?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Larry
>
> Sent from me using a magic, handheld electronic gizmo.
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