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What is a spark arrestor muffler?

What is a spark arrestor muffler?

A spark arrester is a mechanical device that traps or destroys hot exhaust particles expelled from an internal combustion engine. Since spark arresters prevented many fires, laws were subsequently passed to require spark arresters on certain types of engines.

What is a spark arresting device?

A spark arrester (sometimes spark arrestor) is any device which prevents the emission of flammable debris from combustion sources, such as internal combustion engines, fireplaces, and wood burning stoves. Spark arresters play a critical role in the prevention of wildland fire and ignition of explosive atmospheres.

What happens if you remove spark arrestor?

When you remove the spark arrestor from an ATV, you may experience a small drop in power. Some systems will result in decreased performance if you remove the backpressure.

Can a spark arrestor be removed from a muffler?

Most spark arrestors can be removed from the muffler, some way or another. The procedure you need to follow to achieve this differs from model to model. Usually, all you need to do is to remove the bolts or drill out the blind rivets holding the arrestor in place, and it should just pop right out.

Why do you need a spark arrester on an engine?

A spark arrester is a mechanical device that traps or destroys hot exhaust particles expelled from an internal combustion engine. Since spark arresters prevented many fires, laws were subsequently passed to require spark arresters on certain types of engines.

Where do I find the spark arrestor on my bike?

To check if your bike is fitted with one, you have to take a look at the rear end of your exhaust muffler because this is where it will be located if you have one. On many mufflers, it is written on the outside whether an arrestor is installed or not.

How can you tell if a muffler has an arrestor?

On others, you have to physically see if there is one. Use a flashlight if the arrestor is not located in the very end of the muffler. What you are looking for is a fine steel mesh screen that covers the whole inside diameter of the exhaust. It could be shaped like a tube or just like a plane screen.