T133 Muffler

1986 Thomas T133 with Kubota V1902 diesel engine. The exhaust pipe sticks straight up from the exhaust manifold and has a cylinder type muffler (looks like an old steam horn) that is nothing more than a 5" diameter cylinder with several plates (baffles) that divert the exhaust flow out horizontally from the top 1/3rd of the vertical cylinder and in the process, quiet the sound (a little).
Here's a picture... the muffler is on the right (far side) of the engine compartment.

The question is... can I replace it with any muffler that will fit?

I would.
Get a oval shaped turbo style muffler and mount it so it blocks the least of the operators rear vision.
Ken

skidsteer.ca said:

I would.
Get a oval shaped turbo style muffler and mount it so it blocks the least of the operators rear vision.
Ken

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I see no problems either.
Diesels don't seem to be as fussy about back pressure as petrol engines are.
I like Ken's idea, less vision loss is always a good thing.

Tazza said:

I see no problems either.
Diesels don't seem to be as fussy about back pressure as petrol engines are.
I like Ken's idea, less vision loss is always a good thing.

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Thank you both for your sound (excuse the pun) advice... now if I could only see out the back window...

Jyuma said:

Thank you both for your sound (excuse the pun) advice... now if I could only see out the back window...

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Good point, it does look a little frosted. I'm sure its on the list of things to do when time allows.

Tazza said:

Good point, it does look a little frosted. I'm sure its on the list of things to do when time allows.

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It's number 4 on a very long list...
1. Paint and reassemble the backhoe.
2. Paint the loader and trailer.
3. New tires.
4. Replace rear window.
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468 New muffler.

Jyuma said:

It's number 4 on a very long list...
1. Paint and reassemble the backhoe.
2. Paint the loader and trailer.
3. New tires.
4. Replace rear window.
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468 New muffler.

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lol, i totally know what you mean.
I don't dare do a list of the things i need to do, it will be a huge list too.....

Tazza said:

lol, i totally know what you mean.
I don't dare do a list of the things i need to do, it will be a huge list too.....

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Yeah thats like being a secretary instead of a mechanic, lol

skidsteer.ca said:

Yeah thats like being a secretary instead of a mechanic, lol

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I had the same problem on my HD243S. The rear window was yellowed and streaked. I bought a piece of plexiglass and cut it to shape using a circular saw with an abrasive disc.
The machine still had the original gasket and it was a MOTHER putting it back in. The old one came out quite easy, but you may need some help getting the new one back in.
Good luck.
Monte

kroog said:

I had the same problem on my HD243S. The rear window was yellowed and streaked. I bought a piece of plexiglass and cut it to shape using a circular saw with an abrasive disc.
The machine still had the original gasket and it was a MOTHER putting it back in. The old one came out quite easy, but you may need some help getting the new one back in.
Good luck.
Monte

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Not to be mean or anything but I think #1 on the list would be a new trailer that could handle the machine. That trailer is way too old and light for that heavy machine to be SAFE on the road.
I saw a similar setup last week and told the guy the same thing. He stopped at my house the next day wanting to borrow my trailer to get his machine home as his trailer broke when pulling out of the customers driveway. Couldn't use my trailer, my machines still on it. He went and bought a trailer just like mine. He's happy now, and it pulls a whole lot better!