Catalytic Converter folks

Yeah that is a old gm bead type converter they aren't worth alot and are based in price by how much stuff is in them.Turn is from side to side and it should sound like sand in it.If it sounds like it has alot then thats good if not then just thro it away because it is worthless.



Also on that site not bad i guess but they are cracked out lol

At home sick today so reading through some older threads. On these bead cats, the best way to check to see if there's anything left inside is to take something and poke a small hole into the plug. I myself use the pointy end of a welder's chipping hammer, or you can use a hammer and screwdriver/chisel, whatever. Just don't take the whole plug out or you'll lose whatever is left inside. Once you've got your small (like 1/4" or so) hole in the plug, you'll be able to see if there's any beads left inside. They either look like bb's, or like a thick pencil lead cut into short little pieces. The "shake it and listen for the rattle" idea doesn't always work, especially when one is all carboned up and the beads stick together.