Patent ID: 6457551
Filing Date: 2002-10-01
Classification: F01N

Abstract:
A replaceable muffler structure with an adjustable length, comprising:a muffler having at least one outlet, said at least one outlet having a passage extending longitudinally from an interior portion of said muffler, said at least one outlet having a flange formed on a distal end thereof; at least one positioning ring secured to said flange of said at least one outlet, said at least one positioning ring having a longitudinally extended bore disposed in coaxial alignment with said passage, said at least one positioning ring having a plurality of radially directed threaded openings formed therethrough in angularly spaced relationship and in open communication with said bore; at least one tail pipe adjustably secured to said muffler, said at least one tail pipe having a longitudinally extended insertion section formed on a first end thereof telescopically disposed in said bore of said at least one positioning ring and said passage of said outlet to provide an adjustable length between a second end thereof and said muffler; and, a plurality of bolts respectively threadedly engaged with said plurality of radially directed threaded openings, said plurality of bolts being extended into said bore to contact said insertion section of said tail pipe for securement thereof.