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I have seen ones with no turret cover and just fresh water rain be ok. Saltwater ruins everything.
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This thread made me laugh out loud - thanks for brightening my evening.
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For what it's worth, you are welcome.
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I have seen them run deeper in New Orleans after Katrina, almost up to the snorkel with no problems. Once the water gets to the snorkel, its all over!
What's the problem, in 1942 the military had a solution for wet roads.
Was just out last weekend checking for any leaks in the axle air pressurization system. 
Hardest part is always convincing yourself that it's just fine to keep on driving down the ramp.
I do think that the LMTV can be made whole again. GPA / DUKW axles and hubs always need to be flushed and re-lubed after each season, no reason can't do the same with the modern stuff. Engine and electronics would seem to be the main concerns, but fresh water will take the edge off the job.
Was just out last weekend checking for any leaks in the axle air pressurization system. Hardest part is always convincing yourself that it's just fine to keep on driving down the ramp.
I do think that the LMTV can be made whole again. GPA / DUKW axles and hubs always need to be flushed and re-lubed after each season, no reason can't do the same with the modern stuff. Engine and electronics would seem to be the main concerns, but fresh water will take the edge off the job.
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I wanna know how they got it out...
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My buddy has a HET, they call him for the heavy lifting.
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How well it survived probably has a lot to do with how much water got into cab electronics and Tranny Computer. (and engine computer if A1)
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While salt worse is worse virtually all the problems occur with any water intrusion (yes, fresh too).
The water is sucked up into the wire and rinsing it off the outside does not help. That's one reason (the main reason) to avoid flood vehicles. Period.
The water is sucked up into the wire and rinsing it off the outside does not help. That's one reason (the main reason) to avoid flood vehicles. Period.
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When I was in claims any flood that reached the dash was a total loss no matter what. It wasn't worth the years of people coming back years later with electrical issues.