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how to keep mud out?

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how to keep mud out?

Post by chevJ40 »

anyone have any tips on how to keep mud out of
a. alternator
b. thermo fan
the thermo fan i run is a 14 inch davies craig fan and when it doesnt work its not a good thing :roll: anyone got any tips?
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Post by MissDrew »

Stay out of the mud.

Mount alt as high as poss, rear mount rad will keep it and thermos clean.
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guts

Post by chevJ40 »

staying out of the mud is not an option heh
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Post by Luxy »

Well your stuffed then! :lol: ;)
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Post by chevJ40 »

thanks for your help guys :P
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Post by AndrewPatrol »

try to find the mud racing site - in links or google?????? they may have some ideas
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Post by vorno_18 »

i get the exact same problems

when i go in mud it overheats like crazy after a short time when the mud dries hard on the radiator

i just take 20L drum of water with me and flush it out the next morning, my alternator i also have to flush out with a hose

other then fitting a guard under the alternator its really a matter of taking water with you
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Post by Zookified »

This is a big problem on dirtbikes aswell. To help combat the radiators getting clogged with mud, there are fins on the front. A plastics guard with fins coming out an about a 45 degree angle. MOST of the mud is stopped by these fins, quickly dries and then falls off.
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nice ideas

Post by chevJ40 »

some nice ideas but water doesnt stop the thermo getting mud in it :roll:
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Post by sudso »

A dozen cans of Lanolin spray. Water and mud dont stick to it.
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is it

Post by chevJ40 »

is it a good idea to pressure wash the alternator when i get back from a trip to clean it out?
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Post by 4x4Monkey »

No never pressure wash the alternator or the radiator after being out mudding

the mud dry on the radiator and u hit it with high pressure and u rip the core on the radiator apart and it will leak

just hose the mud let it soak then hose it again
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