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Water Wading Antics ! Advice Plz

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thermidorthelobster:
Most of the time, V8s seem to conk out because of electrical problems long before they breathe in water...  whereas diesels will cheerfully plod along until they hydraulic  :x

Personally I'd say the single thing that will make most difference is how you drive it.  If you hurtle in aiming for the biggest possible splash, you won't last long in a V8.  If you wade it first yourself to find the lay of the land, then drive steadily through, maintaining the bow wave, then you'll get a lot further and do a lot less harm to your truck.

If you want to spray water everywhere, get a diesel and a snorkel  :wink:  But even then, if it's a public right of way, a degree of decorum is appropriate, if you want it to stay that way.  8)

Rangienut:
First thing is to make sure the ignition system is in tip top condition, fit the distributor cap with a bead of silicone grease between it and the distributor body, silicone grease on all the electrical connections, and it is very worthwhile shielding the distributor and leads with the bottom part of a 3L pop bottle cut to size, upturned and cable tied into position.
Extend all of the breathers, I used garden irrigation tubing from B&Q, cheap but effective, and dont forget the wading plug in the bellhousing.
Make sure drive belts are tight enough or you WILL lose PAS for a short while.

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