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Fabricating and installing a custom stainless steel exhaust system for a Kubota generator requires careful planning to ensure proper fitment and weld integrity. The project involves tack-welding pipe sections in the engine room before removing the assembly to a bench for full MIG welding, which allows for rotating the tube to achieve cleaner, more consistent beads.6:24 When working with stainless steel, avoid using stainless bolts for exhaust connections due to thermal expansion issues; use high-tensile steel bolts instead.0:40 If flanges are too narrow to accommodate standard hex-head fasteners, consider using cap screws to improve clearance.23:13 When exhaust components do not align perfectly after welding, heat-bending with an oxy-acetylene torch or making strategic relief cuts can relieve tension and improve fit.25:32 Additionally, the team addresses a persistent exhaust leak on the main Cummins 855 engine by cleaning pitted surfaces on the turbo manifold and fabricating a custom watertight gasket.4:31 Troubleshooting a generator running on only one cylinder requires systematic fuel system bleeding and verifying that the throttle linkage correctly engages the internal governor slot.28:37

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