this i built today for the samurai, but the concept will work with any vehicle.
started around 8 sunday morning. was finished by 11. thats with a whole family trip to home depot.
before
i was starting with a easy hook up.
first i cut a hole in the fender.
mock up
because i hade already mounted battery shut off on this fender, i couldnt run paralell to body lines like i would have wanted to.
finished product
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Homemade Snorkle
#2
Posted 15 June 2008 - 07:43 PM
Only problem with PVC is that in the Florida Heat it becomes brittle and breaks easily.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
No more Jeep. :(
Thank you to all of those whom have helped me through the years. There have been some amazing rides and events.
Thank you to all of those whom have helped me through the years. There have been some amazing rides and events.
#3
Posted 15 June 2008 - 08:12 PM
im not sure if thats right. we use pvc in all our pool construction, main plumbing in our houses, sprinkler systems and exposed in the fish farm industry. . i have 1" pvc running all around my shop with 150 psi of air in it. been like that with out a problem for 5+ years. anyone else have feed back on this. i have never heard this being a problem. wouldnt be the first time i have been wrong tho.
edit after google search....found this: PVC is plasticized and stabilized against the effects of heat by formulating therewith [1] a plasticizer, and minor amounts of [2] a mixed organometallic salt couplet, [3] a polyol, and [4] a β-diketone.
edit after google search....found this: PVC is plasticized and stabilized against the effects of heat by formulating therewith [1] a plasticizer, and minor amounts of [2] a mixed organometallic salt couplet, [3] a polyol, and [4] a β-diketone.
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#4
Posted 16 June 2008 - 09:04 AM
It's not the heat but the UV rays that tend to break down the PVC.
This is one of the reasons I bury irrigation pipe deeper than most other companies do.
Another reason is the fact that PVC is all ready more brittle than other materials, ie metal.
A good hit from a branch will snap the PVC Pipe.
However the cost is nothing and is easily repaired, remember if it breaks while under water you'll ruin the engine.
This is one of the reasons I bury irrigation pipe deeper than most other companies do.
Another reason is the fact that PVC is all ready more brittle than other materials, ie metal.
A good hit from a branch will snap the PVC Pipe.
However the cost is nothing and is easily repaired, remember if it breaks while under water you'll ruin the engine.
#5
Posted 16 June 2008 - 09:57 AM
Looks great. There are a number of other folks on this forum who have constructed snorkels using PVC. I have not heard of any drama (yet), but Wardie is right about PVC and UV. If you paint it that should reduce the UV issue significantly. When I constructed mine I went wih ricer tubes as I did not want to deal with the brittleness of PVC and I wanted something that could be field installed and removed.
One of the other materials looked at for the project was ABS plastic but it just doesn't seem to be available at local home stores (the orange or blue stores that is)
Snorkel using Ricer Tubes
Again looks great.
One of the other materials looked at for the project was ABS plastic but it just doesn't seem to be available at local home stores (the orange or blue stores that is)
Snorkel using Ricer Tubes
Again looks great.
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99 TJ - Wrangler Sport
35" Procomp MT, 4.56 RP, 4" Susp, 1" Body, 1" Motor Mount Lift
F: Detroit TrueTrac LS, Chromoly Shafts, Slotted & Drilled Rotors
R: Detroit Soft-Locker & 30 Spline D35c, SYE
Smitty XRC8000 Winch on A-Z Plate & Hella Lights
#6
Posted 16 June 2008 - 10:03 AM
Installed one on my jeep going on a year ago, used black plastic paint, and have never had the slightest problem. Alot of people here have seen the depths my jeep has endured with the snorkel. Never the slightest hint of moisture in the airbox either. The only thing I am going to change is the finish. Between rocks and trees I find myself repainting it every few months, but that's with hard tight trail abuse and I'd rather paint the snorkel than the jeep anyways.
#7
Posted 16 June 2008 - 10:33 AM
captainmike, on Jun 16 2008, 11:03 AM, said:
Alot of people here have seen the depths my jeep has endured with the snorkel. Never the slightest hint of moisture in the airbox either.
I've seen you out there... more U-Boat than Jeep.
Captain Mike searching for Lochness Monster at Corbett
SFJC President
99 TJ - Wrangler Sport
35" Procomp MT, 4.56 RP, 4" Susp, 1" Body, 1" Motor Mount Lift
F: Detroit TrueTrac LS, Chromoly Shafts, Slotted & Drilled Rotors
R: Detroit Soft-Locker & 30 Spline D35c, SYE
Smitty XRC8000 Winch on A-Z Plate & Hella Lights
99 TJ - Wrangler Sport
35" Procomp MT, 4.56 RP, 4" Susp, 1" Body, 1" Motor Mount Lift
F: Detroit TrueTrac LS, Chromoly Shafts, Slotted & Drilled Rotors
R: Detroit Soft-Locker & 30 Spline D35c, SYE
Smitty XRC8000 Winch on A-Z Plate & Hella Lights
#8
Posted 17 June 2008 - 10:38 PM
Nice pic...
Its seems like he really loves Jeep Snorkeling so much...
He's homemade snorkle seems fine...
Goodluck Man...
Its seems like he really loves Jeep Snorkeling so much...
He's homemade snorkle seems fine...
Goodluck Man...
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