摘要 |
A flush mounted tractor exhaust outlet 101 includes a tractor hood panel 102 sandwiched between an outlet ring 108 and a support plate 106, where spacers 146 are provided between the outlet ring and the support plate to provide an air passage 150 between the support plate and an outlet plate 104 that does not contact the tractor hood panel. The support plate and outlet plate may have a flange 120,130 and neck 122,132 respectively. The support plate may comprise a plurality of ribs 136 that contact the underside of the panel. The exhaust outlet may be fixed to the vehicle bonnet by means of a plurality of nuts 144 and bolts 142. The exhaust outlet may facilitate emission of exhaust from a diesel particulate filter DPF 114 to the atmosphere. The tractor hood panel may be manufactured of plastics material. The outlet plate may comprise a plurality of louvers 123 to prevent entry of debris into the exhaust system. |