The PO of my 89 FJ62 installed a long-range gas tank (40 gal). He also installed an aftermarket exhaust system that snaked away from the side of the gas tank by about 1”. I’m installing a new exhaust system with brackets in the “original” positions. The exhaust pipe ends up running about 1/4” from the side of this large tank. Is this too close to the tank? If so, is there a heat shield/insulation wrap that I could wrap around the exhaust that would be effective? Thanks.
exhaust pipe/gas tank clearance
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1/4" is not enough clearance, and I don't think there is any material that will be effective, that will be able to fit inside that gap.
Here's a tip that I've used before in situations like this: Exhaust pipes do not need to be round
Here's a tip that I've used before in situations like this: Exhaust pipes do not need to be round
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Thanks Lead Head! Makes mperfect sense. Only problem is that it happens immediately beyond where the pipe clamps (u-type) attach the splice for the joint. I had the vendor cut the pipe so that it would reduce the shipping charge. Otherwise, It would have been a single piece including muffler and exhaust pipe. Hind sight is great! I may try a muffler shop to see if they have a widget to pull it more away from the tank, including flattening it if possible. Thanks again, I appreciate the advice!
Just remember, products like that rely on an air gap. They reflect infrared heat. If the exhaust pipe touches it, it's just going to conduct the heat into the tank.