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generator muffler
Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 3:45 pm
by hankster
Does anybody know what an RV dealer might charge for a new muffler and to install it?
I am sure the biggest labor cost is removing & re-installing the generator. Trying to figure out if I want to do it or pay someone else.
Any info. is much appreciated.
thanks-hankster
Re: generator muffler
Posted: Mon May 26, 2014 10:27 pm
by slapthecat
I recently took my muffler off the generator - pretty simple, actually. There are two U-Bolt exhaust clamps - one where the exhaust attaches to the generator - somewhat difficult to access, but nothing crazy. And then a second on the hanging support bracket (supporting the length of the muffler).
Needed to replace my U-Bolts - severely rusted.
Re: generator muffler
Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 7:51 am
by hankster
OK, thanks.
Took another look.
Does that mean it can be changed without removing the generator?
Re: generator muffler
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 2:27 am
by slapthecat
Absolutely.
Loosen the exhaust clamp holding the muffler onto the generator output - this is pretty much up inside the gennie compartment, so it's a bit of a wiggle to get in there, but not too difficult.
Then take off the exhaust clamp on the exhaust hanger - that will let you move the exhaust side to side to work it free from the generator.
Good luck!
(Disclaimer: mine is a 1990 - not sure if that matters at all)
generator muffler
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 10:19 pm
by MerxNoib
Thanks Tom,
I looked under the generator compartment today, and all I could see was a metal scoop directly under the generator.
Is the access panel further aft?
Re: generator muffler
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 8:41 pm
by slapthecat
There are some heat shields hanging down around the propane tank. This should be near where they're fixed to the underside. Follow the muffler up to the gen compartment - on mine, there is a 5" square cut out for the muffle to hang down through. That's where one of the U-Bolts are (holding the muffler to the gen)