I need help with a muffler problem.
05-15-2002 | 08:38 PM
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I need help with a muffler problem.
Replacement bolts are available. Its a metric thread bolt with a long unthreaded shank, and about the last 3/4 inch threaded.
If it were an O.S... the bolt comes with a replacement nut and lock washer.
Should be the same bolt for the TT engine, if you can't get the TT part...
don't tighten it so tight. Use some "Lock-Tite" on the threads. The only way I know to break that bolt is to overtighten it. (But its easy to loose it if you don't use some form of thread lock compound...)
You can get a long 4-40 bolt or threaded rod, drill out the holes in the ends of the muffler for that to fit and use aircraft type nylon inserted locknuts... I'd avoid this unless you absolutely have to get flying before you can get the original type bolt.
There's other ways to jurry rig it and make it work... but best to buy the correct bolt.
If it were an O.S... the bolt comes with a replacement nut and lock washer.
Should be the same bolt for the TT engine, if you can't get the TT part...don't tighten it so tight. Use some "Lock-Tite" on the threads. The only way I know to break that bolt is to overtighten it. (But its easy to loose it if you don't use some form of thread lock compound...)
You can get a long 4-40 bolt or threaded rod, drill out the holes in the ends of the muffler for that to fit and use aircraft type nylon inserted locknuts... I'd avoid this unless you absolutely have to get flying before you can get the original type bolt.
There's other ways to jurry rig it and make it work... but best to buy the correct bolt.
05-16-2002 | 05:28 AM
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I need help with a muffler problem.
some mufflers have a perforated "baffle" disk inside. A lot of people just tket these out to get a little less backpressure in the system.
If you notice the engine is louder and its bothersome, then its missing the disk. You can cut one yourself from a tin can lid. It should be a snug slip fit into the larger diameter end of the muffler Then ther should be 4 to 8 holes drilled (1/8 to 1/4 inch dia), plus the center hole for the bolt. Total area of the holes should be 1 1/2 times the area of the muffler outlet.
You can experiment with different baffles. You won't hurt the engine, but with insufficient holes the engine won't run well. You'll notice it immediately on trying full throttle if you haven't put enough holes in it.
If you notice the engine is louder and its bothersome, then its missing the disk. You can cut one yourself from a tin can lid. It should be a snug slip fit into the larger diameter end of the muffler Then ther should be 4 to 8 holes drilled (1/8 to 1/4 inch dia), plus the center hole for the bolt. Total area of the holes should be 1 1/2 times the area of the muffler outlet.
You can experiment with different baffles. You won't hurt the engine, but with insufficient holes the engine won't run well. You'll notice it immediately on trying full throttle if you haven't put enough holes in it.
