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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: skiracer on November 12, 2020, 04:47:37 PM

Title: Generator mufflers....
Post by: skiracer on November 12, 2020, 04:47:37 PM
If I add another muffler to a generator, will that have any adverse effect on the motor; as in too much back pressure?  I have a generator that I would like to make a bit less loud.  My thought is to add a Honda generator muffler (or similar) after my existing muffler?  Thoughts, other ideas?

1976 250 MC5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC
Title: Generator mufflers....
Post by: Daniel P. McEntee on November 13, 2020, 12:41:36 AM
I would be afraid of too much bac pressure. Maybe just try to adapt the Honda muffler by itself?  A simple three sided wood structure that has the open side point away from where you are, with some sort of lid on it, will help out a lot also.
  Good luck with it!
  Type at you later,
  Dan McEntee
Title: Generator mufflers....
Post by: skiracer on November 13, 2020, 07:23:33 PM
Thanks Dan,  the generator is in an RV so my space limited.

Quotequote:Originally posted by Daniel P. McEntee

I would be afraid of too much bac pressure. Maybe just try to adapt the Honda muffler by itself?  A simple three sided wood structure that has the open side point away from where you are, with some sort of lid on it, will help out a lot also.
  Good luck with it!
  Type at you later,
  Dan McEntee

1976 250 MC5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC
Title: Generator mufflers....
Post by: firstturn on November 14, 2020, 11:30:40 AM
What brand of Generator and size?


Ron Carbaugh
Title: Generator mufflers....
Post by: skiracer on November 15, 2020, 07:34:58 AM
Hey Ron.  The generator is an Onan 4.0.

Quotequote:Originally posted by firstturn

What brand of Generator and size?


Ron Carbaugh


1976 250 MC5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC