Exhaust repair kit for exhaust system and methods therefor

Details Exhaust repair kit for exhaust system and methods therefor Exhaust repair kit for exhaust system and methods therefor

1997-02-24

1999-10-05

Arola, Dave W.

Pipe joints or couplings

Repair

285 23, 285 31, 28514819, 28514825, 28514826, 285368, 285412, 285 1, 180309, F16L 5500

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059611537

ABSTRACT:
An exhaust repair kit, including methods of manufacture and use thereof, in mounting a damaged pipe end to a flanged pipe end in a vehicle exhaust system comprising a length of tubing having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion being sized for engagement with the damaged pipe end. A replacement flange engages the second portion through a replacement flange aperture. The replacement flange aperture is of a sufficient diameter to allow the replacement flange to be freely movable axially and circumferentially about the second portion and enables the replacement flange to universally engage a variety of flanged pipe ends. Securing means for securing the first portion to the damaged pipe end. Locating means for locating the replacement flange about the second portion, said replacement flange being freely movable thereabout the second portion. And, fastening means for fastening the replacement flange to the flanged pipe end and thereby creating a closed exhaust system between the flanged pipe end and the damaged pipe end.

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J. C. Whitney Catalog No. 575C p180 May 1995 1917-19 Archa Ave. P.O. Box 8410 Chicago, IL-60680.

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