New ANSA mufflers for 365BB

On checking the Ansa Classic website c. December, I noticed that they were listing OEM type exhaust parts for the 365BB. Given the questionable condition of my originals, I went ahead and ordered a pair of new mufflers, which arrived recently. They were supposedly the very first of the new 365 production parts (...I'm the inadvertent guinea pig?!) but they look great and are definitely factory fresh. It might be a while before final fit is 100% confirmed, but all looks fine and I think this particular restoration challenge is finally resolved.

I went ahead an opened the worst original muffler to see what was happening inside. It had one external patch already, and there were some suspect pin holes near that area too. Inside, one corner of the inner shell was rusted-through where moisture must condense (upper right portion of image). Fwiw the mufflers are double-layered, with a sheet of insulation material between them - 1975 = asbestos, surely.

Each original muffler was 9-10 lbs heavier than it's replacement, presumably due to the thick carbon buildup seen everywhere. Probably need to check jetting & richness eventually!

I have no affiliation with Ansa or their Classic distributor in TX, but was happy with their service & wanted to report. Regards to all, Nate
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