REFLECTOR: Lower cowling- exhaust holes

[Scott Derrick]

Tom,

I did exactly that and it worked great. The silicone baffling was still 
soft and pliable after 300 hours.  It was starting to look a bit singed 
where it touched the pipe but no other effect was noticed..

Scott

Tom wrote:
> The exit holes in the lower cowling for the dual exhaust are slightly 
> oversize to allow for removal/replacement of cowling. I have SS plates 
> which screw on over the holes. I had a friend recommend that I attach 
> red baffling material to the cover plates to make for a tight fit while 
> allowing room for engine movement via the rubber. Has anyone done 
> anything like this?? My concern is that the baffling material is only 
> listed to tolerate 425 degrees. I have ceramic coating on the exhausts 
> but I'd still bet they are hotter than that when the engine is running. Tom
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