Turbo6TA

I did a search of this forum and on Google for info on how to install a stop collar of some kind on the NPP valve linkage so the valves can be adjusted to always be slightly open for a little better sound.

I pulled the fuse on the NPP, but that opens the valves fully, and it's too loud for me ... I just want the valves slightly open.

Anyone here know what people have used to accomplish this ... a photo would be even better.

Thank's

Kiser64

Try this one...

http://www.theredlion.us/NPPAdjust.htm

Kiser64

I've seen a picture of it somewhere, but I haven't found it yet.

Turbo6TA

Thank's

That's just what I'm looking for ... Too bad they don't show a photo of the 2 NPP linkage collars that are selling for $25 + $7.50 in shipping.

I will probably buy that, but I would rather go to the hardware store and get the stuff I need to make my own (might cost me $5).

Sure wish i had a photo of what that guy is selling ... or what others here have made themselves.

Ron,

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Quick Silver Z

I thought I read this leads to rattling linkages at idle???

johnodrake

You can try using model airplane wheel collars :

AORoads

not in over a year's usage.

Turbo6TA

AORoads ...

So, you have this installed. Can you be so kind as to post a real close-up photo of the collar installed on your NPP?

Did you buy the collars that the guy is selling for $25 + shipping ... or did you make your own?

EDinPA

They look just like drill bit stops that any hardware store should have for about $2.
http://www.google.com/products/catal...MAQ#ps-sellers

StKnoWhere

With a bolt a couple of large diameter washers you can hold them partly open. About 1/4" sounds good to me with no drone.

Here's what I did (temporairly) with a clamp and wingnut from my junk Drawer, works the opposite of the collars in that it sets the maximum sound, applying vaccum shuts it off. No vacuum connection necessary if you want to run this way all the time.

StKnoWhere

Those won't work without dissassembling the valves...

Check out this thread

Don-Vette

Stop collar? Why? NPP is loud and proud!! Pull the fuse and throw it out!!! Makes my Black GS mean!!!

Turbo6TA

Ok ... a 'split collar' ... that's the ticket!





I wonder if Lowes or Home Depot has these in stock for the diameter acuator rod found on the NPP?

BTW ... anyone know what the actuator rod size is?

talon90

This is why I sell the kit (Theredlion.us link above is to my website.) It comes complete with the collars you need that fit the NPP actuator rods and the allen wrench to install them. Some folks like the chase of the parts as much as the results, others do not.

Paul

AORoads

this is true. I have the kit. it works, and works very well. is adjustable (done it four times to get it quiet enough and loud enough at the same time), is cost effective imo, has an extra-long, strong allen wrench. and it works, as I said before. and time is money.

but if you enjoy HD and L., as the nascar chief would say, "have at it, boys!"

Turbo6TA

Paul ...

Any chance you could give us CF members a break on the shipping cost?

$7.50 shipping to Florida seems a little high for a couple of small collars and an allen wrench.

Thank's

talon90

I do hear this from time to time, particularly on my decal sets and I do understand. The problem is I ship everything via USPS Priority Mail. The reason for this is it allows me to insure and track the packages. Any other means of shipment is either more expensive (UPS or FedEX) or tossing a package in to a black hole (standard postal rates) and if it gets lost (or if I encounter a member that is not as honest and claims lack of receipt) I end up out the cost of the product and the shipping and my time having to replace them.

Paul

frankmp

For less than $1 and including the 4 bnuts and four lock washers for the u-bolts; just installed them over the rods to hold flapper ~25% open when running ( sounds just about right to me). Adjusting is a simple case of loosening the nuts and sliding the u-bolt one way or another.

My question, is there any risk or possible damage by keeping the flapper always partially open???


Frank

RDKING

Bob I have collars installed on mine and they do not rattle. I can not remember where I bought them. Some one like taxi I think.

Turbo6TA

Here is the collars on mine:

Work Great!