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Wheeler muffler

Post by KWTownsend » Tue Apr 08, 2025 4:04 pm

Does anyone have any information about one of these?
Wheeler muffler.jpg
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Re: Wheeler muffler

Post by A Whiteman » Tue Apr 08, 2025 4:21 pm

I particularly like the description: "Motor Testing Valve"

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Re: Wheeler muffler

Post by TMiller6 » Tue Apr 08, 2025 4:31 pm

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Re: Wheeler muffler

Post by KBurket » Tue Apr 08, 2025 4:52 pm

Older post discussing wheeler and other home made versions.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/82 ... 1530408436

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Re: Wheeler muffler

Post by KWTownsend » Tue Apr 08, 2025 5:35 pm

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Open:
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Closed:
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Outlet:
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The outlet looks a little small.
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Re: Wheeler muffler

Post by RajoRacer » Tue Apr 08, 2025 7:43 pm

Appears to be similar in size to a standard T muffler outlet.

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Re: Wheeler muffler

Post by KWTownsend » Tue Apr 08, 2025 11:02 pm

I believe this was fabricated with Model T muffler ends. I'm thinking that outlet port s a little small...

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Re: Wheeler muffler

Post by KWTownsend » Wed Apr 09, 2025 6:16 pm

I'm curious about the construction.
The pipe from the manifold is about 1-1/2" in diameter.
It is welded onto a pipe that is about 3" in diameter.
Does the 1-1/2" pipe go farther into the 3" pipe?

The muffler part looks to be made from late stamped muffler ends.
I suppose the center shell is not used, but the middle one is used?

The 3" pipe on the end has a butterfly valve to open for straight pipe, or divert exhaust through the other shell.
I would like to see a cutaway diagram.


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