Yea, I was in 2nd gear and had it at a steady 3K rpm. When I saw a car
coming the other way I slowed it down to flag him off and that's when I got
into trouble. The underpass has handrails on both sides for the sidewalks
and they were almost totally submerged at the waters highest point.
Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: <AWyseGuy@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2001 8:28 AM
Subject: Re: DML: WATER (lots of it)(long, but I need advise on this)
with only a foot and a half of water; You may have just splashed a little on
the ignition. to stall it. I wouldn't be worried until it gets at least
deep enough to get over the axle vents ( or the throttle body .. LOL)
Just remember on your next run through that underpass.. use a lower gear
and
soem higher rpm.. I always prefered higher rpm in deep water.. if the
ignition takes a splash and tries to stall.. the motor is spinning fast
enough to usually copensate and keep firing till I get through it. I've
watched the guardrails dissappear on the sides of the road as we went
through
about a mile stretch one of overflow day..
I figured if the 4x4 Suburban could do it.. so could my '77 LeBaron.. I
passed him about 2/3 of the way through it. in over 2 feet of water..
On a lighter note.. My car did leave puddles for a few days after that
event.
and afterwards.. we were grateful to have gotten through there.
Aaron W in AL
94 RC WS 2.5L 5spd
95 RC Sport 2.5L 5 Spd
86 Shelby Charger Turbo
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