S1 4.2 1966 Muffler Clips

Dad · Post by **Dad** » Tue May 30, 2023 1:50 am

I'm about to replace the mufflers on my 1966 s1 4.2 FHC and found out in Haddock's restoration guide that (for my chassis number) the mufflers changed in Dec 1966 from being welded to the tailpipes to being clipped to them (listed only by Porter). Can anyone point me at any kind of catalogue reference for these clips, as I can't seem to find them anywhere!

Many thanks.

DWW · Post by **DWW** » Tue May 30, 2023 2:01 am

Is this what you are after?

https://www.sngbarratt.com/English/#/UK ... ENTS(3265)

Geoff Allam · Post by **Geoff Allam** » Tue May 30, 2023 4:20 am

This may be what you are looking for. They look very close to the ones on my 67.

Dad · Post by **Dad** » Tue May 30, 2023 4:26 pm

Many thanks, Danny and Geoff! I suppose what I'm asking is 'what are these clips supposed to look like', because I can't find any reference images for what was used when the change was made to my chassis number back in Dec '66. Both items you've sent look legit and handsome, but which is 'proper'...?

Standard E-Type obscure originality quest, that may or may not result in quibbles and arguments with concourse judges

Dad · Post by **Dad** » Tue May 30, 2023 5:38 pm

Geoff - weirdly I can't find that part with Moss. By part number or description...?

abowie · Post by **abowie** » Tue May 30, 2023 9:32 pm

Dad wrote: ↑
Tue May 30, 2023 5:38 pm
Geoff - weirdly I can't find that part with Moss. By part number or description...?

https://www.sngbarratt.com/English/#/UK ... 0c18196%60

caveman · Post by **caveman** » Tue May 30, 2023 9:55 pm

Dad wrote: ↑
Tue May 30, 2023 5:38 pm
Geoff - weirdly I can't find that part with Moss. By part number or description...?

Found easily on MOSS UK site but not on MOSS Motors USA site (different clamps):
MOSS MOTORS

MOSS UK

DWW · Post by **DWW** » Tue May 30, 2023 11:40 pm

For reference, I checked mine and they have those stainless steel clamps U bolts as shown above.

caveman · Post by **caveman** » Wed May 31, 2023 4:45 pm

Dad · Post by **Dad** » Wed May 31, 2023 7:14 pm

DWW wrote: ↑
Tue May 30, 2023 11:40 pm
For reference, I checked mine and they have those stainless steel clamps U bolts as shown above.

According to my research (which I'm not claiming is definitive!), I suspect your mufflers may be replacements of the originals, as mufflers were welded on prior to Dec '66.

caveman · Post by **caveman** » Wed May 31, 2023 9:19 pm

Dad wrote: ↑
Wed May 31, 2023 7:14 pm
According to my research (which I'm not claiming is definitive!), I suspect your mufflers may be replacements of the originals, as mufflers were welded on prior to Dec '66.

who’d of thought!

If that’s the look you’re after, crack on! From the knowledge base:

DWW · Post by **DWW** » Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:18 pm

It may well be that my exhaust isn’t original, it came with the car on purchase and was in good condition and it didn’t need replacing at the time of restoration.

Dad · Post by **Dad** » Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:21 pm

caveman wrote: ↑
Wed May 31, 2023 9:19 pm

Dad wrote: ↑
Wed May 31, 2023 7:14 pm
According to my research (which I'm not claiming is definitive!), I suspect your mufflers may be replacements of the originals, as mufflers were welded on prior to Dec '66.
who’d of thought!

If that’s the look you’re after, crack on! From the knowledge base:

Not sure why that’s so funny? I’m replacing the originals on mine

Appreciate the picture - I believe those are the fellas.

bitsobrits · Post by **bitsobrits** » Sun Jun 04, 2023 6:57 pm

It's interesting to note the angle of the center muffler hangers in that drawing, as the current replacement parts are very vertical. Perhaps one of the contributing factors to them not lasting as long in service?

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