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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/24/2008 3:22:27 PM

dcfox

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Another possibility is water getting to the spark plug.
A good coat of dielectric grease in there should stop that.

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/24/2008 7:00:34 PM

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We went ride some canals today,it was steam.Thanks for helping,I took some unneeded plastic off,and now it runs better in the water.
I got to order a new black plastic peice for my gas tank,as soon as I do that,I will cut a hole in the old one and run it out right behind my gas cap.

thanks again

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-Removed hitch
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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/24/2008 7:27:20 PM

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Yep it's the steam I did'nt want to beleive it either! Glad you got her fixed.

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/24/2008 7:27:32 PM

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ah...the good ole "nut buster" snorkel.lol.

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/24/2008 8:41:52 PM

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Yea,im going on a ride this weekend to some ponds,it outa be fun......

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-Back rack box
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-Duplicolor lined racks
-Custom front tow hook
-Removed hitch
-26" ITP 589s
-12" ITP type 5 rims
-All vent lines to pod
Future mods
-27" Laws
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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 1:20:53 PM

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u

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 2:09:33 PM

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Ok I dont get the post above this one.

Anyway, whats the stuff called that you put in the spark plug boot to help keep the ATV from dieing? Ive been wantin to put some in my spark plug boot before I bog race my 420 again, but havent been able to remmember the name of the stuff. And where can you get it? Also, about how much should I put in the spark plug boot?

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 2:23:08 PM

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quote:

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Ok I dont get the post above this one.

Anyway, whats the stuff called that you put in the spark plug boot to help keep the ATV from dieing? Ive been wantin to put some in my spark plug boot before I bog race my 420 again, but havent been able to remmember the name of the stuff. And where can you get it? Also, about how much should I put in the spark plug boot?

The stuff is called dielectric grease. You cany get it at pep boys ir auto zone. PLaces like that. They usually have little packets of it near the checkout. One packet for the boot should be good enough. You may also want to buy extra to put on all your electrical connections.

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 2:25:06 PM

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Thanks muddaforeman. Ill consider the other electrical connections, but I havent had a problem with them yet. And if it aint broke, dont fix it.

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 2:49:28 PM

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quote:

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Thanks muddaforeman. Ill consider the other electrical connections, but I havent had a problem with them yet. And if it aint broke, dont fix it.

Just wait a few years when your bike will have electrical troubles for the time it takes just slap some dielectrical in every connection you can find. JMO

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 3:03:00 PM

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Vasaline works to. Your mom probably has it too.

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 3:19:28 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: 02rancher350

quote:

ORIGINAL: 420RancherInTheMud

Thanks muddaforeman. Ill consider the other electrical connections, but I havent had a problem with them yet. And if it aint broke, dont fix it.

Just wait a few years when your bike will have electrical troubles for the time it takes just slap some dielectrical in every connection you can find. JMO

x2 $2.00 of dielectric grease will save you some $$$$ when you have to replace your wiring harness cause something got fried.

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 4:31:40 PM

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quote:

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u

aint goin nowhere

Dats ma friend cuttin up,well,actually he is telling the truth,I'm not goin to the ponds,im goin to Pats ATV party,he is comin too.

We goin tommorrow if anyone wants to join.

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-Dynojet
-HMF swamp Series
-Cupholder
-Stick stoppers
-Back rack box
-Custom back rack icechest
-Duplicolor lined racks
-Custom front tow hook
-Removed hitch
-26" ITP 589s
-12" ITP type 5 rims
-All vent lines to pod
Future mods
-27" Laws
-Audiopipe
-Slick snorkel

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 4:52:07 PM

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quote:

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Dats ma friend cuttin up,well,actually he is telling the truth,I'm not goin to the ponds,im goin to Pats ATV party,he is comin too.

We goin tommorrow if anyone wants to join.

Sent you a PM.

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HL Lift Springs
28x10 Monkey Tires
12" ITP Cseries Type7 Ltd (black)
Triangle ATV Snorkit
2500lbs Warn Winch
Savant Stick Stops and Floor Boards
UNI Filter
Outlaw Clutch Kit
Pull Start Leak Sheild
HMF Swamp Series w/ Snorkel Attachment
Dyno Jet Kit
Next:
Turner U-Joint
**** Axles
HL Gear Reduction
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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 4:52:47 PM

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PM'ed you back.....

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-Back rack box
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-Duplicolor lined racks
-Custom front tow hook
-Removed hitch
-26" ITP 589s
-12" ITP type 5 rims
-All vent lines to pod
Future mods
-27" Laws
-Audiopipe
-Slick snorkel

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 5:21:06 PM

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ur vent lines are not connected to your factory snorkel properly and every time u go in water they submerge fix it quickly ive had the same thing happen to mine i am going to have to redo the top end because i could nrver figure out wut it was wrong with it so i just left it and a lot of water got into motor.

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 6:01:29 PM

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Right...all the vent lines need to be extended at least up to the pod.
there are lines from the rear and front diff,a couple from the carb,and one from the fan.
I think that's it on the Foreman...someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Also...there is a drain tube on the carb that needs to be plugged with a golf tee.Check this one for gas that needs to be drained out after each time you go riding.Don't extend it up to the pod...it needs to be able to drain...it's not a vent.

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 6:38:15 PM

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line from the fan?

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 6:39:30 PM

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I think there is a vent line on the fan motor or something.
Mine has one.

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 6:40:36 PM

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wierd. i never knew it was there. guess i'd better check

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 6:41:50 PM

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I didn't realize mine was there either until I moved my radiator up to my rack.

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 6:44:32 PM

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i dont have a rad

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 6:59:20 PM

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you still have a fan though correct?

Doesn't the Foreman have an electric fan for the oil cooler?

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 7:43:07 PM

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Yes.

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 7:45:57 PM

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The regylar Foreman is air cooled,I'm not sure a bout the rubicon but I think its liquid cooled,not too sure.......

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-Stick stoppers
-Back rack box
-Custom back rack icechest
-Duplicolor lined racks
-Custom front tow hook
-Removed hitch
-26" ITP 589s
-12" ITP type 5 rims
-All vent lines to pod
Future mods
-27" Laws
-Audiopipe
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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 7:49:31 PM

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Rubicon is liquid cooled.
But...the air cooled Foreman still has a fan motor cooling the oil cooler...and I believe that this fan has a vent line.

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 7:51:53 PM

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The "regular" foreman is air cooled but with a fan assisted oil cooler. And the rubi's are liquid cooled w/fan. And yes they do have vent lines it is a clear plastic tube you can see it on the fan motor.

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 7:52:53 PM

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ok...that settles it.this clear vent line needs to be extended up with the rest of them.

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 7:53:41 PM

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Sorry dcfox i think we were typing at the same time.

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RE: Problems in semi-deep water....... - 7/25/2008 8:10:22 PM

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Funny thing is...we're helping these Foreman guys out...and neither of us even has a Foreman.
But my Dad has 2 and most of my buddies ride Foremans...so does that count?lol

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