PBJT

So snow has landed up here in Canada and we are moving out into our iglu this weekend. Anyways, water proofing...there is a fair bit of advise in the search/archives but I was wonder with every truck being so different. For example the Marder will hardly need any water/snow proofing since the electronics are inclosed under the tight fitting body other then a bit of enclosing around frt tie rod end openning to wheels. But now these MT are a whole other story. I was thinking, shall I build an enclosure for the electronics only, or seal each individual electronics or just box in the compete frt end inner section kinda like a body under the MT body back to the fuel tank????.......SO WHAT are YOUR thoughts are even better PICTURES of what you did or would do. I like PICTURES.

Thanks.

PBJT

Dave ESPI

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_64...weather/tm.htm

cyclops1970

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for the MT you can put lexan on the TVP's will help huge

mike_humphreys

IMO using covers isn't really the way to go because water WILL get into your radio gear AND stay in. Open up your reciever box, put a balloon around your reciever with a small zip tie (not too tight) close up your box, cover the whole car except they tyres in a quality silicone lubricant spray with ptfe - job done.

Mike

Dave ESPI

PAM cooking spray also works well for keeping snow from sticking

N3il.h

Was reading the other thread that was linked to! and I see for you lucky guys that get snow that the cold suffers the life of the battery...so why insulate the battery somehow aswell?

8000ft

Here are some things that I have noticed or done in my experience,

HERE IS THE BIGGY>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>if you compleatly seal your electrics they WILL get water damage!!!!!!
CONDENSATION WILL form inside them. the best thing to do is to shield them as best as possiable by any means, I seal the seams on the servos and the radio box with some stuff that I got at ace hardware called liquid electrical tape, then I put a dab of axle grease on the servo spline shaft then I put the arm on. the grease will keep most of the wet out but it still lets the servo "breathe".

Get a squirt bottle with some isoprol alcohol because the carb tends to freeze up and the rotating arm on the opposite side of the throtle linkage attachment gets packed with snow, just squirt it when the throtle response starts to get sluggish.

As soon as you are done running get the car inside, set it on it's tail and point a small household fan at it to help dry it off quickly. Also by standing it straight up the melting water will not run into the servo seams or into the carb.

I know that many say to lube all the bearrings after each run, great if you have the time. I have never done it and I'm going on winter number three and the only bearrings that I've had to replace are the clutch bell and one of the lay shaft bearrings. (granted that all of my bearrings are getting sloppy and will need to be replaced soon.)

We have already had our first snow of the year, only a half inch and it didn't stay, but more is comming soon.

I would be happy to answer any questions or help in any way because more than half of my yearly running is in the snow.

8000 ft, Winter Park, Colorado.

PBJT

I boxed in my frt section to keep the snow out. It is not water tight but pretty snow drift/dust tight. Next I will use the sealer and grease as suggested. I took the truck out to some puddles and got no water even splashed onto the electonics. Thanks all for your advise.







PBJT

hellya

teamchrome

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Balloon over reciever should ALWAYS be a first mod!! Keeps dust and water out.

Servos do fine as long as they dont soak in a puddle for a long time.
Make sure you air intake is coverd by a Outerwears cover and keep the carb linkage free of ice and packed snow.
Ive ran all my 1/5 buggys and trucks on sand and snow with minimal problems.

speedygonzales

put some silica jell packs in your radio box