Stihl 084 muffler repair

[NPKenny]

What would be the preferred method to repair the top bolt tabs this 084 muffler? I presume it was originally welded nuts in these locations and it currently has through bolts with shouldered nuts. The front cover is in excellent shape.

I just picked this saw up and it is pretty solid although there is certainly wear.

 

[10/80]

MIG, TIG , OXY, any competent welder should be able to repair your muffler using the welding processes mentioned.

 

[drf256]

I’d back that, float entire area with SiBr, clean up and then tack the nuts on. Tig

I find SiBr the easiest to fill large voids with.

 

[Shane¹]

I would weld a nut of the size you want to a washer then just weld the washer to the back of the muffler it will be stronger and be a good repair.

 

[10/80]

Good 084 mufflers are sure hard to find!.....So I made one.

 

[NPKenny]

Good 084 mufflers are sure hard to find!.....So I made one.

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Sand cast aluminum?

 

[NPKenny]

I would weld a nut of the size you want to a washer then just weld the washer to the back of the muffler it will be stronger and be a good repair.

This is a tenable suggestion for me. The base material where the nuts pulled out is very thin and drawn out. The washer would reach good metal all the way around.

 

[NPKenny]

I’d back that, float entire area with SiBr, clean up and then tack the nuts on. Tig

I find SiBr the easiest to fill large voids with.

This looks like silicone bronze would be an excellent fit for this. Do you traditionally braze it or mig?

 

[drf256]

TIG