Cub Cadet 2166 Muffler Question

[MarissaC90]

Hello there,

This may be a dumb question but I am new to this. I needed to replace my PTO clutch on my Cub Cadet which meant taking the muffler off. Of course the bolts snapped off in the process so I purchased a used muffler off ebay. When I got it the exhaust pipe is kinked. Is there any way to open it up?! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please see attached photos..

 

[mechanic mark]

take to local muffler shop & let them put torch to it.

 

[MarissaC90]

Do you think it would be fine to install the way it is? I don't really care about the appearance, as long as it works and doesn't do any damage its fine with me.

Thanks!

 

[cpurvis]

No. That pipe is pinched too much.