Old Photo. Wet T in Victoria, Oz

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dane Hawley Near Melbourne Australia on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 05:04 am:



Caption- "On the way to Nariel, winching car through creek because there were no bridges - Near Nariel, VIC"

Library of N.S.W.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ricks - Surf City on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 06:41 am:

Did they catch any fish in it?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bob Trevan - Australia on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 07:24 am:

That style of winch was called a ''come alone''


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bob McDonald-Federal Way, Wa. on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 10:58 am:

The wheel spokes were loose, just soaking them.

Bob


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Stan Howe Helena, Montana on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 11:04 am:

I'll bet that was a "come along."


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By A. Gustaf Bryngelson on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 11:06 am:

Hey Bob,
We call them a "come along" in these parts, and they can be a handy tool at times.
Best
Gus


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Brandon French-Tigard, Or on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 11:15 am:

CAUTION: Low Water Crossing.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Henry Petrino in Modesto, CA on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 11:24 am:

Assuming the water level was higher than the carb, wouldn't there be problems getting it started after such a crossing? Even if it was not running when they pulled it across, I imagine water would get into the carb and then require draining, at least. Maybe they put a baggie over it?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Norman T. Kling on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 11:28 am:

Possibly into the crankcase and rear axle as well. I wonder how often they crossed the river? Was this a one time event or an every day occurence?
Norm


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Wayne Sheldon, Grass Valley, CA on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 02:33 pm:

Great photo! Thank you.
I don't know how early, but kits were offered that flipped the manifolds around to put the carburetor above the engine (included pressurizing the fuel tank), and raise the oil-fill so you could drive through slightly deeper water. Water in the crankcase would be the biggest concern. A lot could ruin the engine quickly.
Kingpins and shackles would be ruined if not flushed with oil soon after.
Thanks again for sharing this great photo.
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By A. Gustaf Bryngelson on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 02:38 pm:

I doubt that the king pins and shackles would suffer much, no more than driving in a rain storm, as the water would not remove the oil in the bushings.
Best
Gus


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Norman T. Kling on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 02:55 pm:

The problem is not only the water, but any mud which might be in the water acts as grinding compound and will soon wipe out the bearings, also any water which remains will rust the parts.
Norm


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