What happens is the fan blades pull themselves forward in the water. Plastic blades can break, metal blades can bend and possibly break, and the blades can carve into the back of the radiator core.
Snorkel and Windshield down..how its look
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What happens is the fan blades pull themselves forward in the water. Plastic blades can break, metal blades can bend and possibly break, and the blades can carve into the back of the radiator core.
I'm just not going to go in water that deep. Around here we just don't have stuff like that and if you do see someone doing that it's most likely off the trail and illegal.
I see that pic and I think.
My extended axle breathers are under water thus water getting in everything it shouldn't
My cb and radio are shot.
My guages are filled with water and shot
My ECU is underwater and thus completely worthless
My winch is full of water
My starter is full of water
my alternator is full of water
my clutch and throwout bearing have water in them
My fan now has more resistance and is probably bending into and eating my radiator
My heater blower is probably toast
There is water in every light I own
All my gear is full of water
And to top it all off my ass is wet.
And assuming you have a snorkle you still have to make sure you make it to the other side. It's not going to help if you get stuck.
What most people don't realize that 4-5 ft of water is a lot of pressure unless your seals are perfect water is going to come in somewhere.
Just my opinion.
The Dodge M37 solved this problem by using valving to shut off the PCV and use engine blow by to put a positive pressure on the vent lines and major assemblies.
The modern solution would be an air tank or compressor with a regulator and put a positive pressure of about 1.5 lbs into the axle and whatever else needed it, provided it could be sealed.
Oh and my regulator and compressor has water and silt in it.
Well, like, duh, they need a snorkel too. Or be plumbed into a snorkel.;p
That's a sweet link though.Heep or not.Sounds like you want a mall snorkel to get back on track.Who gives a sh@t if your junk looks cute with the frame down as you wipe your Raybans from the mist off the Bistro as you ease up over the speed bump.
FJBEN That is a nice 40!!
Oh and my regulator and compressor has water and silt in it.
You forgot the most fundemental thing, and they teach you this from about the age of 5 years of age and that is you always check the water depth before dive, I mean drive in
And on top of that you wear'nt even wearing your bathing suit.
This is about as deep as you can go with a 60 sittin on 4 inch lift and 33's.I actually had mud on the filter(weber).Been nice to have a snorkel then.(pic posted before)
Colorado Boy-74-FJ40
I may grow older but I refuse to grow up!
I had water running across the top of the hood several times in the past. didn't hurt a thing. The gauges dry out after a while and the seats kinda smell funky for a while. (maybe that was the green chili burritos now that I think about it) They are not submarines but can stand a good dousing from time to time. Just change out the chocolate milk fluids when you are done and keep going.
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so,nobody post any pics,with W/S down using a snorkel ???? how come
FJBen
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Sorry, I can't find any pics of the 40 with the windshield down and snorkel. I don't have the rig anymore, so it's not much help
I'll take a pic next time I run with the windshield down, but thought you'd want to see this anyway : )
It does take a toll on the truck, I won't lie, I rebuilt the starter, bearings were shot due to water damage...and I have to change my diff and tranny oils often...but some improved vents I'm hoping will take care of that...
and yes our asses are wet, but we are so smiling : )
It does take a toll on the truck, I won't lie, I rebuilt the starter, bearings were shot due to water damage...and I have to change my diff and tranny oils often...but some improved vents I'm hoping will take care of that...
and yes our asses are wet, but we are so smiling : )
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Cool Pic ! any fRee Fish lol 
You ought to send that to your Insurance agent and tell them you have a flood claim.
Here's a better quality video of the same water crossing without the annoying music:
YouTube - 4x4 LANDCRUISER UNDER WATER
It's definately a diesel cruiser. I doubt that a gasser would be able to go that long completely submerged. The ignition would probably be snuffed out whether the dizzy cap was sealed or not.
I've done my share of mudding in some deep tank traps...they can be lots of fun, but definately take their toll on your alternator, starter, etc. I much prefer the rocks
YouTube - 4x4 LANDCRUISER UNDER WATER
It's definately a diesel cruiser. I doubt that a gasser would be able to go that long completely submerged. The ignition would probably be snuffed out whether the dizzy cap was sealed or not.
I've done my share of mudding in some deep tank traps...they can be lots of fun, but definately take their toll on your alternator, starter, etc. I much prefer the rocks
I am intrigued by this thread.
I hear several of you talking about never getting into water that deep.
I live in central Wyoming. Some of my favorite camping places, as well as trails involve water. One of which a single crossing is approximately 1/4 to 1/2 a mile is in a creek.
Other areas that I frequent you have to plan your trip according to:
1)how recently has it rained?
2)how hot is it outside?
3)how good was last winter?
4)what is the weather forecast(and how much you believe them)
5)if I have an emergency, will I be able to get back across the creek?
My first experience with this particular area was at the beginning of August. Hadn't rained for a couple of weeks, was staying in the mid 90's by day, 40's by night. I eyed the creek crossing on my way in to a near by area. Wadded through it, came up to the middle of my thighs(I'm 6'4"), so about 34" deep. Went to my planned destination, camped, fished, and hiked with the wife and kids. Last night in, got an unexpected rain storm. Not even one that I would consider heavy. Packed up the in the morning and headed out. I stopped at the crossing I had checked out prior. The wadded it again, this time I stopped once the water reached my arm pits. I checked back again later that day. Same level. Again in two days, same level. A week later, back down to my thighs.
I guess my point is, a driver needs to consider his area, the frequency of water crossings, and how bad you want to be able to get back out if something goes wrong.
how do you build? just for looks, or does it actually serve a purpose AND GET USED? Build to your needs.
Tyson
I hear several of you talking about never getting into water that deep.
I live in central Wyoming. Some of my favorite camping places, as well as trails involve water. One of which a single crossing is approximately 1/4 to 1/2 a mile is in a creek.
Other areas that I frequent you have to plan your trip according to:
1)how recently has it rained?
2)how hot is it outside?
3)how good was last winter?
4)what is the weather forecast(and how much you believe them)
5)if I have an emergency, will I be able to get back across the creek?
My first experience with this particular area was at the beginning of August. Hadn't rained for a couple of weeks, was staying in the mid 90's by day, 40's by night. I eyed the creek crossing on my way in to a near by area. Wadded through it, came up to the middle of my thighs(I'm 6'4"), so about 34" deep. Went to my planned destination, camped, fished, and hiked with the wife and kids. Last night in, got an unexpected rain storm. Not even one that I would consider heavy. Packed up the in the morning and headed out. I stopped at the crossing I had checked out prior. The wadded it again, this time I stopped once the water reached my arm pits. I checked back again later that day. Same level. Again in two days, same level. A week later, back down to my thighs.
I guess my point is, a driver needs to consider his area, the frequency of water crossings, and how bad you want to be able to get back out if something goes wrong.
how do you build? just for looks, or does it actually serve a purpose AND GET USED? Build to your needs.
Tyson
