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#130962 BigBoyinMS (User) I'm satisfied never being satisfied. Platinum Boarder Posts: 1705 Re:Baffles 3 Years, 7 Months ago   Well, I got the top one out by bending the edge of the baffle up and grabbing it with a needle nose Visegrip then clamping a bigger Visegrip on that one and tapping it out with a 2 lb hammer. But... couldn't move the bottom one SOOO... I put the top one back in. I bought a couple of 2" freeze plugs that will fit just inside the baffle and I'm going to drill a few holes in them and bolt them in using the bolt that holds the baffle in. I already had some 1 5/8 'lollipops' done that way and they helped the torque and the sound some.   Logged     2006 Midnight   The administrator has disabled public write access. #130981 Emu@Oz (User) Emu Says Platinum Boarder Posts: 2084 Re:Baffles 3 Years, 7 Months ago   BigBoyinMS wrote: [quote]EMU, I like that homemade slide hammer idea. It may work but there is very little lip to hook on these. I have attached a sketch of an idea I had to make a simple slide hammer that should work for most situations. The ends of the flat plate should be ground round to neatly fit in behind the lip, or made with interference, and inserted at an angle then pulled back into position. Sorry about poor quality of sketch but I was in a bit of hurry. With a bit of tweaking, this should work for most of the situations you guys have raise. This tool can be made with minimum material cost and basic tools that most will have in their workshop   Logged     Last Edit: 2008/10/17 19:33 By Emu@Oz.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #130987 Emu@Oz (User) Emu Says Platinum Boarder Posts: 2084 Re:Baffles 3 Years, 7 Months ago   BUMP..Sorry guys...had a bit of trouble with the sketch....is now posted.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #131007 BigBoyinMS (User) I'm satisfied never being satisfied. Platinum Boarder Posts: 1705 Re:Baffles 3 Years, 7 Months ago   Great idea, Emu! The plate would have to be thicker so it wouldn't flex but it should work great.   Logged     2006 Midnight   The administrator has disabled public write access. #131008 Emu@Oz (User) Emu Says Platinum Boarder Posts: 2084 Re:Baffles 3 Years, 7 Months ago   BigBoyinMS wrote: Great idea, Emu! The plate would have to be thicker so it wouldn't flex but it should work great. You're probably right there BigBoyinMS...you don't want it distorting in there... Mind you, I wouldn't go much thicker and would back it up with heavier washers if necessary.   Logged     Last Edit: 2008/10/17 20:36 By Emu@Oz.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #131029 Flashback (Moderator) Just the facts, Ma'am.. Moderator Posts: 9221 Re:Baffles 3 Years, 7 Months ago   That's an excellent baffle puller design Emu..shouldn't be much it couldn't handle..If you really run into a tight one, you could fasten about 10 ft of wire rope to it, fasten the other end to a stationary object(tree), and get a rolling start..   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #131031 Emu@Oz (User) Emu Says Platinum Boarder Posts: 2084 Re:Baffles 3 Years, 7 Months ago   Flashback wrote: That's an excellent baffle puller design Emu..shouldn't be much it couldn't handle..If you really run into a tight one, you could fasten about 10 ft of wire rope to it, fasten the other end to a stationary object(tree), and get a rolling start.. MATE.... That's what I call enginuity.... Hey..BTW..I also work with explosives companies..I'm sure my shotfirer buddies could help out here as well..   Logged     Last Edit: 2008/10/17 21:33 By Emu@Oz.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #131034 Flashback (Moderator) Just the facts, Ma'am.. Moderator Posts: 9221 Re:Baffles 3 Years, 7 Months ago   yea wrap a turn of primer cord around each header pipe and forget about taking anything out...   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #131035 Emu@Oz (User) Emu Says Platinum Boarder Posts: 2084 Re:Baffles 3 Years, 7 Months ago   Flashback wrote: yea wrap a turn of primer cord around each header pipe and forget about taking anything out... Simple, problem solved.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #131055 Curt (Moderator) Never to old to ride! Moderator Posts: 12521 Re:Baffles 3 Years, 7 Months ago   Nope they arn't in backwards that is the way they are supposed to be installed. It has to do with causing turbulence in the air flow they act break up the smooth air flow and muffle the sound somewhat. They also stop shock waves from traveling back up the pipes to hammer the valves. If you do the rod thing make the hook small enought to go into the louvers in the baffle and hook it on the low side of the louver. You can wrap the small protion of the baffle with muffler pack material or fiberglass and use copper wire wrapped around it to hold it in place. Yes I have tried all sorts of things.... Mr R& D here.   Logged     My Site Black Ice is Shiny, Black Ice is Deadly, Ya Wanna Ride My BlackIce?   The administrator has disabled public write access.

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