mudding questions
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mudding questions
Originally posted by 66MercMan
Before a mudbog you can pack the engine compartement with pink or yellow insulation.
Before a mudbog you can pack the engine compartement with pink or yellow insulation.
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mudding questions
(re: insulation) Yes alot of people do this at the mud races I've competed at. I wouldn't drive around like that all day or the wet muddy insulation would probably fall out. but at a mudbog pit when you make a run and then shut off, it keeps the mud off the motor. You would only put it around the bottom between the frame and the block. Not around the top. Cheap and easy. Although this year I built a thin aluminum mud guard that surrounds the motor. It looks better and is easier to clean.
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Originally posted by proeliator
Hmmmm, never seen or heard that one, thats new. Sounds like a pita, especially if theres a fire. Have you tried this? Just curious, always good to hear new things.
Hmmmm, never seen or heard that one, thats new. Sounds like a pita, especially if theres a fire. Have you tried this? Just curious, always good to hear new things.
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From: Atlanta GA
mudding questions
> 2) How do you keep your exhaust above the mud/water levels.
I like to run mine inside my franme and have it exit between the body and frame. On a small truck like a BII, run it slightly inside the right wheel well. On a full size truck, this will usually give you at least 24 inches of clearance in the rear. Remember to turn it down slightly. I like to put mesh over my ends so things do not get shoved up or stuck down into the exhaust. Also, I like to weld flanges onto my whole exhaust so if I do have something solid in my exhaust or flatten it, I can easily unbolt it with a 1/2 wrench to get going.
I like to run mine inside my franme and have it exit between the body and frame. On a small truck like a BII, run it slightly inside the right wheel well. On a full size truck, this will usually give you at least 24 inches of clearance in the rear. Remember to turn it down slightly. I like to put mesh over my ends so things do not get shoved up or stuck down into the exhaust. Also, I like to weld flanges onto my whole exhaust so if I do have something solid in my exhaust or flatten it, I can easily unbolt it with a 1/2 wrench to get going.
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mudding questions
Originally posted by tellico racing
I am going to close in the area from the radiator support to the front cross member to help keep out most of the mud.
I am going to close in the area from the radiator support to the front cross member to help keep out most of the mud.
Also, make sure you wash your brakes out really well. Loose dirt sure gets expensive when it gets between the pad and rotor/drum.
-Jason-
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From: Muskegon, MI (home)
mudding questions
Originally posted by fishmanndotcom
Be careful doing this....the more you close it in the less air travels through the engine compartment and allowing your motor to heat up faster. I would just buy some industrial strength degreaser and wash it really good everytime
Also, make sure you wash your brakes out really well. Loose dirt sure gets expensive when it gets between the pad and rotor/drum.
-Jason-
Be careful doing this....the more you close it in the less air travels through the engine compartment and allowing your motor to heat up faster. I would just buy some industrial strength degreaser and wash it really good everytime
Also, make sure you wash your brakes out really well. Loose dirt sure gets expensive when it gets between the pad and rotor/drum.
-Jason-
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From: Muskegon, MI (home)
mudding questions
Originally posted by proeliator
easy......just buy the line and route inside your frame for protection and then up into the cab.
easy......just buy the line and route inside your frame for protection and then up into the cab.
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From: Cleveland, WI USA
mudding questions
Originally posted by rogue69
How hard is it to run all of the breather hoses into the cab?
How hard is it to run all of the breather hoses into the cab?
There are several holes in the firewall that have rubber plugs in them. You can just pull the plug out and insert the hoses. I ran mine up as high into the dash as I could and zip-tied them off. You can then RTV up the hole where they come through.
It's about a 15 minute job.
Kevin K.