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Taking a V8 Swimming

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datalas:
one of the key points (and I'm sure nelly would agree) is perhaps to get a *good* dizzy cap and leads,  sure they might be more expensive but they seem to fit better....

beattiedh:
I have done the same with the leads but covered the dizzy and coil with the material used to cover earth before gravel goes down. Stops the weeds but lets air through.

Sprayed this in WD40. When it gets wet the water runs off, if any gets in then it allows it to dry off as it is semi pourous. works great on the dizzy.

had water up to the bonnet.

oh and a snorkel and wading kit.

if you want the dizzy cover it is here. i bought it but found it really difficult to fit. Their wading kit is good though and they do great pricing on snorkels. nice family company

http://www.tufftoys4x4.co.uk/asp/product.asp?product=544&ph=search&keywords=distributor&recor=1&SearchFor=any&PT_ID=all

Duncan

muddyweb:
Well... the best way is to have a V8 without a distributor  8)

But..  when I had my old Series 3 V8 I did the following :

1) Remove the fixed fan... it just sprays water everywhere.
2) Fit an electric fan with override switch
3) Relocate coil inside the cabin up on the dash. (Harder on a Disco of course, so sealing it in a box is worthwhile)
4) If they are old.. fit new plugs, leads and dizzy cap
5) Coat the leads and cap with some form of waterproofing gunk... chain grease is good as mentioned.


When I had an EFi in Tigger.. the above all applied, but I also had the ECU in the cabin too.


You should also consider :

1) Extending your axle and gearbox breather pipes
2) A raised air intake


I avoided things like dizzy covers.. because in my experience they keep water in as well as out.

fesuvious:
took my V8 swimming with the depth halfway up the windscreen........

Now have a 200tdi in it !

beast5680:
after enquiring on here i have cut the end off an old 5 litre plastic container and tied it down over the dizzy cap, i was sceptical of this idea to begin with but it does work :D  i can whizz thru water now without the fear of getting wet feet(as i walk to shore looking for a tow)
the container deflects any water that hits it from the fan as i havent removed it yet

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