Geez Converse you should check it first next time, like Tyler wisely does. Man that's bad! Rebuild time! I don't relish the thought of having to clean ll that gunk before tearing it down. Thanks for the pix btw.
Let us know how you go, should you take that path. Appreciate the tips on exhaust removal guys.

Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!