Amphibious

[cwilso83]

Hi,
Thanks for having me...
I'm currently building an amphibious mini jeep. I've just decided to go with a hydraulic drive. So I'm trying to become an expert in record time
I figured that hydraulics work well under water.

Jay

 

[cwilso83]

Jay

 

[Poboy kartman]

Welcome to the forum- You have two identical threads - please delete one......

 

[fowler]

Welcome

What type of hydrolic drive are u useing

Hydrolics do work under water
But if u do get a little water inside them it'll stuff up real quick

Also what will power the hydrolic pump

And what's your budget
Go piston pump if u can afford it

 

[OzFab]

You have two identical threads - please delete one......

Sorted Doug

cwilso83, it's aganst the rules to have two identical threads, even worse when they're in the same section...

I've merged the two threads to save both pics; you can add up to 10 pics per post...

 

[landuse]

Hi,
Thanks for having me...
I'm currently building an amphibious mini jeep. I've just decided to go with a hydraulic drive. So I'm trying to become an expert in record time
I figured that hydraulics work well under water.

Jay

Welcome! I am not too sure if the wood would do too well under the water though

 

[fowler]

cwilso83, it's aganst the rules to have two identical threads, even worse when they're in the same ...

U broke the rules man
Your in serious trouble now

 

[firemanjim]

you can use hydrualics, but as stated, one drop of water will quickly kill the whole set up. why not just use chain drive? what part of a chain drive set up do you think will fail by going through some water? atvs go through water n mud everyday. ever see mud runners skipping across the mud surface till the lose momentum then sink like a rock.... all chain drive. as long as you take care of your gear, your gear will take care of you......

 

[Lynxer]

Assuming your going to fiberglass the body? should hold up.. Lots of people out there making plywood boats sealed with fiberglass.

Chain drive would work, Just keep it oiled up!

Maybe use sealed bearings on the axle? and run the chain/sprockets inside the body?

 

[Poboy kartman]

Assuming your going to fiberglass the body? should hold up.. Lots of people out there making plywood boats sealed with fiberglass.

Or paint....My dad made some crude little jonboats when I was a kid and it was amazing how long they lasted in the elements. .....Years and years. ....