running exhaust under water

[Matthew Storrs]

Okey dokes- job I'm on at the mo, got to track my mini digger down a small river for 800meter, in some places it gets a bit deep and the exhaust will go under for a minute or so whilst I cross the pools- anyone know if this is going to cause problems- last thing I want is it conking out in the river.

[geoff]

Should be ok if you keep the revs in the middle of the range, ifyour concerned get some exhaust flexi pipe & extend it upwards to clear the surface.

Be careful not to let water in the air intake & electrics, muddy water plays havoc with alternators etc.

[Matthew Storrs]

Yes, thanks, the flexi pipe was going to be my next course of action, air intake is much higher up so that should be ok- will probably get wet feet in the cab though!

[timtree81]

If it cuts out it could draw the water in

[armchairarborist]

It'll be fine:biggrin: just don't forget to get a friend to film you! sounds a fun job

[Pat Ferrett]

I wouldn't do it to one of my machines.

[martin p]

general rule is no deeper than top of tracks as slew ring is vulnerable to water/dirt ingress.

[Breezeblock]

general rule is no deeper than top of tracks as slew ring is vulnerable to water/dirt ingress.

 

i would agree with that slew rings are a proper pain to do on a mini

[david wood]

as far as the engine goes as long as air intake is well clear of water no worries there,keep revs up to ensure no stall.

 

wont do any harm to pull all connections on electrics apart first and give a good dose of white grease to help keep water out.

 

do check oil after to ensure no water got in.

[Rich2484]

as far as the engine goes as long as air intake is well clear of water no worries there,keep revs up to ensure no stall.

 

wont do any harm to pull all connections on electrics apart first and give a good dose of white grease to help keep water out.

 

do check oil after to ensure no water got in.

 

And the last bit is what everyone misses. The oil sumps are also vulnerable to water, get too much water in the oil and its just waiting to stop.

 

No deeper than the tracks unless its been kitted out to do so.