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Re: Ulster heat shield behind silencer

Thank you Malcolm. I recall the same from Chris, but not sure how it would have to be attached...with standoffs from the silencer, or directly to the car.

Location: Sunny Seattle

Re: Ulster heat shield behind silencer

Thanks for the link to the Ulster article. I've seen a few original Ulsters but I have yet to see one with holes in the bodywork that would correspond with the heat shield. One suspects it was fixed to the exhaust, which would be easy enough to arrange.
Regards,
Stuart

Re: Ulster heat shield behind silencer

I understand the asbestos sheet, shaped to the outline of the can, and covered with perforated zinc, is bolted to the removable bonnet side.

Re: Ulster heat shield behind silencer

This pic of the just 'restored' VE 4492 shows the original heat shield fitted behind the silencer. I seem to remember that it was thin perforated aluminium sheet formed over asbestos board and bolted to the bonnet side with 2ba nuts and bolts.



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Re: Ulster heat shield behind silencer

Thank you, Henry. The photo helps a great deal.

Location: Sunny Seattle

Re: Ulster heat shield behind silencer

Hi,

Henry is correct as our car has its original. 2BA bolts fix it in place through the bonnet side piece. The nuts can cause a vibration unless a piece of rubber is used!

Regards

Christopher