rcplnzr

looking to put a snorkel on my 1st gen. Any pre-made products or good ideas.
Maybee som Pics?

Redleg

Cosmoline....

rcplnzr

whats cosmoline?

loch

Its a wax based sealant used to preserve firearms, how ever its prolly not the best idea for this use. use good quality silicone boots to seal the tubing, the air box should be replaced with a box that can be sealed.

DBF

How low you wanna go?




DBF (retired submariner)

Redleg

I meant for the whole truck. Once there's any more pressure than surface pressure, waters gonna fill the gear boxes. Even if all the seals were new, you're still can have to mount all the breather lines up into the cab or engine compartment. These trucks already have enouph problems with the electricle system. You need to make sure all the fuel supply lines are new. Abs wil be out the window. Hopefully the vacuum system is in good condition... etc.

rcplnzr

dont want to go too deep. maybee top of my hood! the intake is pretty low
on these things. I do have to make some water crossings off road but I dont
want a submarine.

rcplnzr

Oh yeah almost forgot about the vacuum pump! Where is it drawing from?

Boatnik

There is a great deal to look at before submerging these trucks in water. Combustion air is the tip of the iceberg. Both axles have vents, Transmissions have vents, fuel tank has vents, al the elecrical system must be sealed. The starter motor is not water proof. The altenator will git soaked by the fan if the fan doesn't break first. And if it stalls in deep enough water and you leave the exhaust near the stock location you will most likely be buying another turbo. Otherwise its pretty simple.