I'm the owner of a second-hand RV-6A and I recent removed the engine for overhaul. I found that the clearance between the rear exhaust pipes was very tight and, upon removing the pipes, found that one of them has some pretty large dents in it where it rests against the mount.
Looking at the dents, it actually looks like the builder might have created them himself to ensure clearance, but I can't be sure. The motor mounts look fine in the area - they were wrapped with something and just have some paint discoloration.
My question is - is it considered OK to run an exhaust like this? (e.g. one dented, the others clean) Assuming the motor mount is protected, is there anything else I should be worried with? Should I be looking into getting a new exhaust?
Looking at the dents, it actually looks like the builder might have created them himself to ensure clearance, but I can't be sure. The motor mounts look fine in the area - they were wrapped with something and just have some paint discoloration.
My question is - is it considered OK to run an exhaust like this? (e.g. one dented, the others clean) Assuming the motor mount is protected, is there anything else I should be worried with? Should I be looking into getting a new exhaust?