Surfing on a 40

[FineWynsFJ40]

After taking the 40 out swimming the other day, I thought I would post some pictures for your enjoyment. To keep this tech, this is what I did: ran tubing from the axles, transfercase, and steering box into the engine bay. I used clear plastic fuel tubing from CarQuest, popped the top of of the OEM vents, clamped it down, then to terminate it I used a cheap, clear plastic paper element fuel filter. This enables me to go swimming!!

Enjoy!

 

[zetasig]

What did you do to protect the fuse box? Me like so far.

 

[bajaphile]

Well, thats technically boogie boarding, but, i'll give it to you this time.

 

[apeterson]

I vote next time for chicks..........

 

[CHOCODILE]

I vote next time for chicks..........

Me too!

 

[gmarshall7]

And since we're talking about swimming, the chicks must be in bikinis !!

 

[MAD40er]

I dont see any pictures?

 

[FineWynsFJ40]

Zetasig, do you go to State, and in a fraternity? I have a Painless wiring harness, so the fuse box is under the dash on the inside, so it's protected. I will definitely try to have chicks in bikinis next time I post pics

Brian

 

[gmarshall7]

And they must be under 190lb. each.

 

[apeterson]

And they must be under 190lb. each.

I am going for 125 or less.......

 

[gmarshall7]

165... hopefully can help get the 40 unstuck...

 

[lostmarbles]

165... hopefully can help get the 40 unstuck...

And used to fill wheel ruts to stop you from "bellying-out".









Using spades of course. (I wasn't expecting them to lie in the wheel ruts.)

 

[jabxyz]

Question, How deep was water in the pond at the point where you guys drove through? What tires are you running? The car looks good and really stock, do you have it lifted at all? Thanks.

 

[FineWynsFJ40]

Thanks!! I restored her myself, drivetrain is all stock so no lift, 4 speed transmission on the floor with matching transfercase, original open differentials, and am running Cooper Discoverer A/T 30x9.5 (no longer in production). I'd estimate the water to be about 38" - 40" deep on the final pass, and I made it with a stock intake and no problems. The carburetor intake is designed extremely well, with the duct on the top so if some water were to get into the intake pot past the filter element, it would not get sucked into the duct provided you don't nose-dive into an underwater trench. Low range 1st gear, maintain good smooth throttle and she will walk through more than you think. When your tailpipe is underwater, the noise is greatly reduced, and since there is no tachometer you must take that into account. It's a lot of fun, I'm definitely going to do it again!

Brian

 

[saltrig]

I found my 77's original owner's manual the other day and looked through it. The manual recommends removing your fan when going through water like this so you don't warp or damage it. I couldn't believe my eyes. You'd never see something like that in any other vehicle's manual.

 

[amaurer]

I found my 77's original owner's manual the other day and looked through it. The manual recommends removing your fan when going through water like this so you don't warp or damage it. I couldn't believe my eyes. You'd never see something like that in any other vehicle's manual.

I don't know whats more shocking: that tips for deep water crossings were in the manual, or that the public was capable of tough mechanical work like removing a fan.