Removing baffles in Boom Tubes?

[mickb]

I'm trying to remove them, with the intention of putting another set in, but I can't see how to get them out? There's no lip as per termi baffles to grip, and as the pipe has a 90 degree bend, you can't push out from the back.

I'm waiting for Mark to respond, but just wondered if anyone had done this?

thanks.

[ungeheuer]

Are they held in place with a circlip?

[mickb]

Hi Unge,

No, they were rivetted to the outer pipe, and I've drilled these out. I'm guessing its because they're a tight fit, and there's nothing to be able to grip to either push or pull.

[ungeheuer]

Hmm... dunno...

This..

Plus this..




Disclaimer: Dont blame me  .

[mickb]

worth considering.... 

cheers.

[ducpainter]

maybe this?

[uglyducky]

Hmm... dunno...

This..

Plus this..




Disclaimer: Dont blame me  .

hahahaha

[mickb]

Still struggling with this, tried a slide-hammer with a hook into one of the slots inside, but I can't get it to move even a fraction 

[mattc7]

Heat?

[uglyducky]

Still struggling with this, tried a slide-hammer with a hook into one of the slots inside, but I can't get it to move even a fraction 

it's probably hopeless . . . sell them to me 

[Slow Guy]

cutting torch and hammer 

[Buckethead]

Just from looking at mine, I'd wager they're held in by the same rivet that holds the tips on.

[ungeheuer]

What advice did Mark give you??

[mickb]

I've drilled out both rivets, there's nothing holding it in there now apart from friction!

I've been able to finally remove one of the baffles, using a slide hammer, the other is refusing to budge.

Mark has suggested using a hacksaw blade to cut through the baffle, but as its T304 steel, this won't be easy.

I'm going to try taking to a garage /mechanic with the hope that using heat from a welding torch expands the outer pipe enough to pull the baffle....

[Buckethead]

It may be time for chemical warfare.

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