DEMO - 1956 Ford Car Shop Manual - FordManuals.com

46 Chapter II 6-Cylinder EnginesCARRIAGE BOLTBOLT6501Fig. 31Exhaust SystemSlide the outlet pipe forward into the muffler extension until the slots in the muffler extension are blocked.However, do not slide the pipe into the muffler morethan l3/4 inches. Connect, but do not tighten, the lowerhalf of the clamp at the rear of the muffler. Check forpossible interference between the outlet pipe "kick-up"and the floor pan. Reposition the outlet pipe if necessary. Tighten the outlet pipe clamps.b. Outlet Pipe Replacement.The outlet pipe is attached to the frame by flexiblesound deadening materials which not onlyprevent theexhaust noises from being conducted through the chassisframe, but also relieve the exhaust system from twistingor bending stresses.(1) REMOVAL. Remove the lower half of the clampat the rear of the muffler, then remove the rear clampfrom its support. Separate the muffler and outlet pipe.(2)INSTALLATION. Slide the outlet pipe into themuffler extension until the slots in the muffler extensionare blocked. However, do not slide the pipe into themuffler more than \3A inches. Slide the rearclamp onthe outlet pipe and connect, but do not tighten it to itssupport. Connect, but do not tighten, the lower half ofthe clamp at the rear of the muffler. Check for possibleinterference between the outlet pipe "kick-up" and thefloor pan. Reposition the outlet pipe if necessary.Tighten the outlet pipe clamps.c. Inlet Pipe Replacement.The muffler inlet pipe is designed to give the exhaustgases leavingthe exhaust manifolds a direct throughpassage to the muffler, thereby increasingefficiencyof the exhaust system.(1)the over-allREMOVAL. Loosen the outlet pipe clamps andthe muffler inlet pipe clamp. Remove the two nuts fastening the inlet pipe to the exhaust manifold. Slide themuffler to the rear, then separate the muffler and inletpipe. Remove the inlet pipe and gasket.(2) INSTALLATION. Slide the clampon the newinlet pipe, then slide the inlet pipe into the mufflerextension until the slots in the extension are blocked.However, do not slide the pipe into the muffler morethan \3A inches. Install a new gasket on the exhaustmanifold outlet flange studs, then connect the inlet pipeto the exhaust manifold. Tighten the bolts to 23-28foot-pounds torque. Position the muffler, then tightenthe outlet pipe clamps. Rotate the inlet pipe clampdownward approximately 45 degrees so the clamp opening is not positioned directly opposite the slots in themuffler extension, then tighten the clamp.