Trouble free wading

[diff-breaker]

After finally getting my Series III i thought i best seek advice on whether i need to do anything before i launch it through the water at Billings LRe show ?
I have a wading kit for axle to breath, considered a snorkel but don't really want to swap the oil bath air filter for a paper one.
Can't see the point as if you are that dep in water that the normal air intake is in water the surely the battery/plugs would be beneath water.

Any advice greatly appreciated so i don't get stranded in the drink at billing.

[hobbit]

Two obvioius things are the distributor and coil.

If you can raise the coil to the top of the engine, a favourite place is on top of the rocker box, and wrap it in a waterproof cover, a polythene bag cable tied up with a bit of silicon sealing it up from splash

Distributor wrap in a bag as well, tied below the locking clips for the cap and the same at the top with all the cables coming out.

The fan is good for splashing water around the engine, an electric one in front of the rad is a good replacement, if you have the bits, with a cut out switch, and a stat switch to kick it in, if you  want to do that.

[ukmudmaster]

you will get round Billing, no problem with a standard S3 and abit of basic waterproofing. As stated, a mech fan will throw mud and water everywhere, electric with an isolator is the answer. Do NOT forget to fit your wading plug!! ( if you need one ,PM me). A piece of plastic sheet over the grille also helps to prevent clogging the radiator with mud.
I cant make it to Billing this year, and I am really, really, disappointed!
Enjoy the weekend,
Dave

[Tractorboy16]

hi, i put a paper 90 filter on mine the other day and you shal be amazed at the power difference it gives, only 5 % or so but definetly noticale,

i made mine in half a day, snorkel and 90 box, works superb now.





me xxx

[Xtremeteam]

good to see it all fitted nicely james

[diff-breaker]

hi - i'm not ignorent just got back from a weeks hols so thanks for all your replies.
my coil is located on the bulkhead so will wrap it anyway and do likewise with the distributer.
Managed to find a wading plug from my 110 - still to be advertised for sale (thanks for the offer of sale) !
Interesting to here somebody elses views on paper filters as i have been
recommended to stick with the oil bath for efficiency so looks like the snorkle option is back on - b****y hell more expense at billing although like the DIY job in photos which looks tidy and cheap.
Do you mind me asking where did you get the paper filter and casing  from and scoop head  - scrappers or new?