offroad

[etlsport]

i havent really looked at the alternator to see if its even possible.. but has anyone fabbed up a plate or anythin to protect the alternator from splashing? i love goin mudding but didnt even realize that there was an issue with the alternators taking on water

[WiSDoM]

would the muffler being filled with water create a starting problem?
All electricial is working but just doesn't turn over. believe or not she still running after all that, but the last time i started her she stalled as soon as i put her in gear. So what would be the next step????

she has been sitting on dry land for a few hours now. will the alternator dry out????

[WiSDoM]

I going to try a syphon tube. does any know if there is a drain plug in the stock muffler?

[Triathlete]

If there is water in the muffler it would simply blow out when started. The alternater is the probable cause. You may have enough juice left in the battery to run other electronics but not enough to turn it over. On a larger note if you got water in the intake then you could have major problems...hydro lock! Take out your plugs and turn it over to see if water comes out the plug holes if so you'll have to get the water out and let the cylnders dry out.

[mbeach]

Did you stall out in the water?

Or did the symptoms appear after you were out of it for awhile?

[WiSDoM]

yes it stalled while it was in the water.

[mbeach]

How'd you get it out of the water?

Do you have any water in the bottom of your airbox?

It's not likely that you'll get enough water into the muffle to cause it to not turn over. You could open up your exhaust between the muffler and a catalytic convertor to confirm this.

Hose your alternator down with WD-40 to displace any water while you're at it.