Exhaust pipe heat

Discuss all things Model T related.
Forum rules
If you need help logging in, or have question about how something works, use the Support forum located here Support Forum
Complete set of Forum Rules Forum Rules
User avatar

Topic author
Jeff5015
Posts: 163
Joined: Sat Jan 12, 2019 3:20 pm
First Name: Jeff
Last Name: Schroeder
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1916 Touring
Location: Pensacola FL
MTFCA Number: 50300
MTFCI Number: 87
Board Member Since: 2019

Exhaust pipe heat

Post by Jeff5015 » Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:04 pm

Do any of you think there would be a problem if I wrapped the exhaust pipe (with fiberglass wrap) to cut down on the heat coming up through the floorboards? It's a '16 Touring. Thanks,

Jeff in Florida
1916 Touring


Phillip
Posts: 50
Joined: Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:33 pm
First Name: Phillip
Last Name: Lee
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1927 Model T Roadster Pickup
Location: College Grove, TN
MTFCA Number: 50230
Board Member Since: 2018

Re: Exhaust pipe heat

Post by Phillip » Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:09 pm

I wrapped my exhaust pipe just under the floor board on my 27 Roadster Pickup and have had no issue. The floor is cooler. It is lots easier to remove the exhaust to wrap it.
Phillip

User avatar

paddy1998
Posts: 190
Joined: Tue Feb 05, 2019 4:28 pm
First Name: Scott
Last Name: Delaney
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1922/23 Touring
Location: Joliet, Illinois
MTFCA Number: 50356

Re: Exhaust pipe heat

Post by paddy1998 » Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:10 pm

I just did exactly the same thing using titanium wrap (the titanium has a higher max temp and is easier to install).

It smokes pretty good the first time it heats up so just be aware of that.

As far as whether it works, I don't know yet.


principal6553
Posts: 19
Joined: Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:33 pm
First Name: Rick
Last Name: Ross
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 Touring
Location: Maysville, Ky
Board Member Since: 2016

Re: Exhaust pipe heat

Post by principal6553 » Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:27 pm

Mine is wrapped. Smoked for a few minutes and no issues since. Good luck!

User avatar

Topic author
Jeff5015
Posts: 163
Joined: Sat Jan 12, 2019 3:20 pm
First Name: Jeff
Last Name: Schroeder
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1916 Touring
Location: Pensacola FL
MTFCA Number: 50300
MTFCI Number: 87
Board Member Since: 2019

Re: Exhaust pipe heat

Post by Jeff5015 » Sun Jul 14, 2019 10:14 am

Thanks guys.
1916 Touring

User avatar

Roffe
Posts: 48
Joined: Tue Jan 08, 2019 2:04 am
First Name: Rolf
Last Name: Oehman
Location: Norway

Re: Exhaust pipe heat

Post by Roffe » Sun Jul 14, 2019 11:45 am

Or you could use an aluminium shield mounted with spacers and wood screws under the floorboards. Two pieces . One for each floorboard.
Attachments
IMG_1071.jpeg

User avatar

John.Zibell
Posts: 307
Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 9:09 am
First Name: John
Last Name: Zibell
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 Tudor
Location: Huntsville, AL
MTFCA Number: 30265
MTFCI Number: 24046

Re: Exhaust pipe heat

Post by John.Zibell » Sun Jul 14, 2019 4:08 pm

I have wrapped my stainless pipe with exhaust wrap. I wouldn't wrap regular steel as the wrap can hold moisture increasing the rust rate of the pipe. I also stapled automotive insulation to the bottom side of my floor boards. Doing both make a big difference.
1926 Tudor


Mountainrider
Posts: 171
Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:23 pm
First Name: Neil
Last Name: Haywood
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1915 roadster
Location: Stockbridge, MA

Re: Exhaust pipe heat

Post by Mountainrider » Sun Jul 14, 2019 5:51 pm

I did both. Exhaust pipe wrap and I made a heat shield
Attachments
284DAE21-F5D5-4EB5-8323-CEAF2B9ED8A1.jpeg
284DAE21-F5D5-4EB5-8323-CEAF2B9ED8A1.jpeg (66.46 KiB) Viewed 4756 times


SurfCityGene
Posts: 600
Joined: Wed Jan 23, 2019 3:00 pm
First Name: Gene
Last Name: Carrothers
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1912 Torpedo Roadster
Location: Huntington Beach, Ca
MTFCA Number: 22905
MTFCI Number: 23068
Board Member Since: 1999

Re: Exhaust pipe heat

Post by SurfCityGene » Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:16 pm

I used a piece of 4" flexible metal dryer hose cut in half to fit over the pipe as a heat shield. It was easy to form and wire in place.
1912 Torpedo Roadster

User avatar

Roffe
Posts: 48
Joined: Tue Jan 08, 2019 2:04 am
First Name: Rolf
Last Name: Oehman
Location: Norway

Re: Exhaust pipe heat

Post by Roffe » Sun Jul 21, 2019 1:06 pm

Or you could use an aluminium shield mounted with spacers and wood screws under the floorboards. Two pieces . One for each floorboard.

Ps:Sorry Had to repost this due to the website transfer the picture got lost.
Attachments
IMG_1071.jpeg


Mountainrider
Posts: 171
Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:23 pm
First Name: Neil
Last Name: Haywood
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1915 roadster
Location: Stockbridge, MA

Re: Exhaust pipe heat

Post by Mountainrider » Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:16 pm

Repost of picture
Attachments
A16EFECC-8A04-45F3-BDA8-C8BD25E44FB4.jpeg
A16EFECC-8A04-45F3-BDA8-C8BD25E44FB4.jpeg (66.46 KiB) Viewed 4499 times

Post Reply Previous topicNext topic