steel wool as muffler packing? - Adventure Rider
2014年8月12日 · It was a good trick to pack the bored out mufflers with steel wool to get to quiet noisy exhausts. But the steel wool would eventually either burn up or rust away (which was the goal to get back to a loud unrestricted exhaust). #4. Pike Bishop, Sep 20, 2009. #5.
Mufflers repacking - S/S or fiberglass or both - Adventure Rider
2010年2月24日 · Well, yes I remember burning steel wool attached to a wire and spinning it when I was a kid! There must be a good reason for its use in mufflers. Higher quality mufflers have a layer or two of stainless steel wool or mat around the perforated core then a SS mesh to wrap it all. SS supposed to tolerate higher temp (1200 C) than fiber glass.
Rusty Spokes, cleaning advice needed | Adventure Rider
2020年6月22日 · I sometimes use a wood dowel wound with 0000 steel wool to clean old parts. Roughen the dowel a tad with 60 grit, etc., so the wool grabs onto the dowel- find the leading edge of a steel wool pad and carefully unwind it into a …
Alternative muffler packing? - Adventure Rider
2005年8月2日 · Race Tools makes a couple of different muffler packing kits with stainless steel material. One has stainless steel mesh and steel wool, and the other is a multi-layer design - Stainless steel wool, stainless screen, high-density woven. #2. Quickv4, Sep 2, 2009. #3.
I thought steel wool was supposed to burn hot?
2021年1月3日 · Steel wool burns because the iron rusts, and the fibers are so thin that it rusts extremely fast once started. The fibers can't dissipate heat, like a block of iron can (knife, etc.). Essentially it is instant rust, which is exactly what happens when you strike carbon steel on a flint; the tiny specks of metal shaved off haven't had a chance to ...
what is the best muffler packing? - Adventure Rider
2007年11月25日 · Stainless steel wool doesn't have anywhere near the attenuation of fiberglass. Of course packing density and fiber diameter have an effect but in general the above is true. The baffled mufflers won't have the same attenuation of high frequencies so they can potentially sound harsher than the typical "glass pack".
Muffler Packing Material? - Adventure Rider
2005年2月11日 · Stainless steel wool works really well, too. I've used regular steel wool in a pinch and it'll get a season or two before it rusts and blows out. With either type unwrap the pad and then wrap the layer around the core. The trick to either steel wool or fiberglass is to over-wrap it with enough safety wire.
Refurbishing Mildly Rusted/Pitted Fork Tubes | Adventure Rider
2007年11月2日 · Location: McMinnville, Oregon. Not sure about the pitted areas, but I generally remove light rust by putting oil on the part and gently rubbing with very fine steel wool, taking care to wipe the debris off often to reduce more scratching. Will be curious what others do. #2. Chad M, Nov 11, 2010.
How can a muffler be quieted? - Adventure Rider
2004年10月28日 · Fiberglass or basalt wool will do a MUCH better job at attenuating sound than stainless steel wool, especially at higher frequencies. About the only good use for stainless wool in a muffler is to wrap a thin layer around the perf tube so the fiberglass won't blow out. Otherwise, it pretty much sucks compared to 'glass.
Brake service, greasing caliper pistons | Adventure Rider
2015年3月6日 · I scrub the seals with a brush, detergent and water them put them in a jar of brake fluid. Caliper body I clean out the groves with a dental tool. If there is in corrosion in the bore I use some 0000 steel wool and wash the caliper out with detergent and water then lube it with brake fluid. Piston I clean up with 0000 steel wool.