Model A exhaust fix adventure (detours ahead) | Kyle’s Garage

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Model A exhaust fix adventure (detours ahead) | Kyle’s Garage - Episode 10

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Kyle ends up getting more than he bargained for when attempting a cheap fix for his Model A exhaust.
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@scootosan 4 жыл бұрын

The Model A has a charming unique sound. I enjoy your videos and it is good to see someone of your generation that appreciates what others would not ....

@johna1160 4 жыл бұрын

Good work, Kyle. Even if all exhaust leaks are fixed, suggest installing rubber grommets/plugs in fire wall holes.

@Flatlanders_Garage 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve got it on the to-do list! Good suggestion.

@WC0125 4 жыл бұрын

Great information! Thank you for sharing more of your "A" journey. The original design of the A intake/exhaust was a bit of a compromise. It was was simple, inexpensive and require a minimal amount of hand work to install on an assembly line. All positive attributes but not perfect. Remember, Ford would have process engineers watch the workers on the line and design parts and assemblies to speed up the assembly. "A" exhausts started having issues when they were relatively new. There were many after market fixes and replacements. Many of these also incorporated things like hot air heaters but the overall idea was a beefier, more sturdy casting and/or a hanger for the front of the muffler. Even as original they worked for decades and still do.

@jakespeed63 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo 👏! So nice to see the younger generations having an interest in these old cars.

@mafcawebmaster4237 3 жыл бұрын

Great video both in content and production! I do have a couple of tips that might have come in handy BEFORE you worked on the project and may be helpful for others to come. Most of the reproduction Model A mufflers don't have the correct angle on the end that fits up to the exhaust manifolds, requiring jury-rigging extra parts like the gaskets and the small pipe you used. While you solved the problem, it could have been avoided by using an Aries Muffler. When you install ANY muffler on a Model A, it's important to get the front tube connected to the exhaust manifold BEFORE you connect the tail pipe to the frame so that you can get the front pieces to match PERFECTLY. When you do, no gaskets are needed! I've had my Aries muffler in place for over 20,000 miles and it's still quiet. Keep up the good work; looking forward to your future videos!

@pappabob29 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you "going the distance" and doing things right instead of taking "shortcuts". That's a pretty nice car you have there and you are definitely "making it better" !!! 👍👍👍

@Dlgeis 2 жыл бұрын

I suggest you throw a blanket over the fenders when working with heavy/sharp edged parts. You will easily save the time needed to place the protection an save your paint

@Dave_Boyer 4 жыл бұрын

One thing always leads to another, that’s the fun of Model A’s. Plus it’s 90 years old.

@frankbiz 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent job fixing those leeks, exhaust sounded great. Agree keeping plugging up the fire wall holes on the to do list. I find it amazing that you can get parts for the T that are not ridiculously priced.

@skylinefever 4 жыл бұрын

The exhaust manifold leak is an example of why leak repair is such an annoying job in the repair business. Once the visibly leaking part is repaired, the next part either reveals that it is leaking, or cracks open because of the increase in pressure. This is why if you are an estimator at a repair shop, always prepare the customer for the idea that the one repair bill could turn to multiple bills, depending on what one thing leads to another.

@charlesdalton985 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying watching the progress on this car. Good work, please keep these videos coming, absolutely love them.

@Davebaker364 4 жыл бұрын

Kudos to you Kyle, love working on Model A’s! I personally have a 1930 Model A Roadster and a 1931 Model A Slaintwindow! Trust them more than my modern cars!

@dennisc.1189 4 жыл бұрын

I have been enjoying these videos on your Model A, seeing you do your repairs.

@Longshadowsmodeltrees 4 жыл бұрын

Always wanted a Stock Model A, maybe someday....Enjoying your video on yours Kyle. Bob

@markbehr88 4 жыл бұрын

Great old car. A lot of character.

@craigmonteforte1478 Жыл бұрын

with the issues you found out about , stopping at this point is a great idea ,i tried pushing a Knocking motor as a Teenager that was installed in a car and running but the damage done resulted in needing a Complete rebuild FYI it was not a Corvair but a VW WaterCooled 4 Cylinder yes i got it to run ,but at a much higher cost than just Refreshing a running motor IMO it’s generally best to have the internals on most engines being mostly Factory or OEM matched on older engines just my opinion and experience as they appear to run longer and better that way

@garyaxsom1815 Жыл бұрын

Had the exact same problem and wound up changing out both manifolds too!

@benevans902 4 жыл бұрын

Lol about 24 hours late, I searched yesterday and a week ago for a video just like this, tackled the same issue yesterday lol

@pablopicaro7649 4 жыл бұрын

A muffler shop could easily make and weld on a new flange, dont know how much it would cost

@OliverPickard 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm sure I'll be a bit leaky when I'm approaching a century old haha I'm jealous I've been looking for a pre war project for over on my channel for a while now but the right car is yet to find me

@craigroberts3982 7 ай бұрын

Love the A. I have one very similar to yours.

@sonyhk3824 4 жыл бұрын

Well done man. Cheers 👍

@MrTheHillfolk 3 жыл бұрын

I just clicked here , and I'm waiting for a video of old broken/cracked manifolds , stripped and snapped manifold bolts and broken flange ears. Once that's fixed it'll be easy 🤣🤣

@Flatlanders_Garage 3 жыл бұрын

I have to admit, I was prepared to do battle with the manifold bolts, but they threaded out so easily it was almost anti-climactic--but in a good way!

@deopersad2915 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome yeah it's a really old car but it's really good you are keeping it alive and driving it around 👍🏾🤙🏼

@brandangillogly9913 4 жыл бұрын

I heard they make really good headers for early Hemis that seal up nicely.

@brucelirones3831 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video with good information. I had to buy new exhaust manifold for 6 cylinder in the 65 Mustang it had warped and leaked

@831BeachBum 5 ай бұрын

What brand of exhaust did you purchase? I've heard the Aries mufflers on two different cars (KZfaq videos) and the exhaust sounds a lot quieter. Loses that iconic Model A sound we all love.

@TheLostboy85 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done

@rickharper1497 4 жыл бұрын

Kyle, that flair ball union is designed to move, not be rigid, you make it rigid with that sleeve and you will damage the exhaust manifold!!!

@Flatlanders_Garage 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting. The clip where I admitted I ended up not using that sleeve got cut out, but even just the clamp makes the connection mighty stiff. Curious as to why there should be the ability to move? With the engine solid mounted, I would think it is only chassis flex (which there certainly is) that is would need to compensate for.

@christbearer3494 3 жыл бұрын

I would have just fabricated an entire new flared end myself, but then again, I'm a cheapskate so that's why. 😅

@petersonoliveira8496 4 жыл бұрын

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@BarracudaBoy 4 жыл бұрын

Probably a bad aftermarket exhaust. I have heard that the original had a larger flare on it than what some of the aftermarkets produced.

@Damien.D 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like it's way more easy to get parts for a 90 years old Ford than a brand new Tesla....

@fernandovargas5720 4 жыл бұрын

🤩🇲🇽

@justintreadway 4 жыл бұрын

Cool, what's going on with the Corvair?

@Flatlanders_Garage 4 жыл бұрын

It's been lagging in the background for a bit hasn't it? It's going to be in a few upcoming episodes, stay tuned!

@justintreadway 4 жыл бұрын

@@Flatlanders_Garage Looking forward to it. Keep up the great videos.

@King_Gtasa 4 жыл бұрын

Actually there is a liquid to fix the chrome in old cars (make it bright)

@stephenmorrish 4 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised that you can still get parts...

@Flatlanders_Garage 4 жыл бұрын

You can pretty much build a Model A Ford from a part catalog these days!

@stephenmorrish 4 жыл бұрын

@@Flatlanders_Garage Here in the UK there are a couple of cars I think you can do that with, the MGB comes to mind. After market is massive in the US we don't get anywhere near the availability you guys have.