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funtogo
10-02-2009, 10:02 AM
Did the debaffle with the 1 3/4 hole saw.Everything went well until I tried to pull out the baffle.It will not come out on either side.Any had this problem before I would appreciate info on it.
The saw went thru cleanly and there is plenty of room to pull the baffle out. Something is holding it in or it could be stuck from the exhaust heat,I guess.
Thanks
Johnny
glwilson
10-02-2009, 10:06 AM
I had a similar problem. Just use some sort of a tool to grip the baffle (vice-grips or something) and twist back and forth repeatedly.

Mine eventually just popped-out after doing that.
funtogo
10-02-2009, 10:07 AM
I'll try it.Thanks
nomad561
10-02-2009, 10:09 AM
I think there is a tack weld on the other end that is fairly easy to break loose. Move it around alittle and it should come loose.
Yellow Jacket
10-02-2009, 10:10 AM
Several have had this problem. It's probably a carbon buildup where the front end of the baffle fits through a hole. You may try knocking it inward about a half an inch to free it up. Grab it with some vise grips and alternate pushing with pulling and maybe even twisting it some. It can take a pretty good pull to get them free. If all that fails, you may have to resort to using a slide-hammer. Just put a nut on the end of the shaft, insert it into the baffle far enough to drop the edge of the nut over the end of the baffle and start hammering with the slide portion.
dabull
10-02-2009, 10:46 AM
just keep tuggin and twisting...it WILL come out...not sure of there being a tack weld (I dont remember seeing any welds after pulling my out)...

alabamanomadrider had a devil of a time getting his out....he ran up to Oreilly's (i think) and they have free tool loaner problem ($34 hold fee) where he got a slide hammer and with two whacks had the baffles out...

i know i had to set my jaw and yank, and mine came out when i did that...don't be ginger http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif Twist and Pul http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif
Kawhead
10-02-2009, 11:22 AM
It was O'Reilly's, but I believe all the auto parts stores loan tools now.
rewindgy
10-02-2009, 11:46 AM
When I did a buddy of mine's the left one was very tight and then when I pulled on the right one I got all gorilla on it and the damn thing almost fell out. Needless to say I landed on my ass and my friend got a very good chuckle out of it! Basturd!!!
funtogo
10-02-2009, 12:11 PM
Well, I finally got them out.I wiggled them back and forth and pulled til my wiggler wore out,so I went to O'reilys ang got the slide hammer.It still took about 10 pops on each side to get them out.Tough little things!I like the sound lots better.Thanks everyone for all the advice.I'm gonna try the TFI and Chucksters plates with the K-N filter next.Got them on the way.
Johnny
glwilson
10-02-2009, 12:26 PM
Sounds like yours were a bit tougher than most; but glad to hear you got them out.

Now get out and enjoy the sound and ride!
dabull
10-02-2009, 02:24 PM
Well, I finally got them out.I wiggled them back and forth and pulled til my wiggler wore out,so I went to O'reilys ang got the slide hammer.It still took about 10 pops on each side to get them out.Tough little things!I like the sound lots better.Thanks everyone for all the advice.I'm gonna try the TFI and Chucksters plates with the K-N filter next.Got them on the way.
Johnny

Wooooooooooo Hooooooooooo...UR A GORILLA MAN!!

Did ya grunt when ya krunk it up first time after the debaffle - i did... http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif
funtogo
10-02-2009, 05:10 PM
Yeah.....I grunted and smiled and took her for a ride.
unwind2
10-02-2009, 09:24 PM
Hey..funtogo...I like your picture...those kids looks so happy sitting on your Nomad. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif
markusmaximus
10-02-2009, 09:36 PM
Glad to read that you sucessfully removed yours. Mine were a bitch to get out. I resorted to a slide hammer. Must have been the carbon buildup. Enjoy the new sound!
funtogo
10-02-2009, 10:11 PM
That's my grandkids,Gabby and Mason.Gabby looks like she's ready to ride.
AlabamaNomadRider
10-04-2009, 11:09 PM
Wish you had read my post and the problems I had getting mine out. I could have pulled and twisted with pliers and I don't think they would have ever come out. Mike up in East Bend, NC suggested using the slide hammer. I went to O'Reilly's and got the loaner and within 10 minutes after getting home I had them out.
funtogo
10-05-2009, 07:03 AM
Yeah,this forum is super.Much helpful advice.Thanks again guys.
Johnny