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Subject:Re: speaking of lowering ...
From:Jeff K
Date:Fri, 14 Mar 2003 07:58:36 -0700

although I didn't get out and measure at the time, my westy's gone through
about 16" (enough to submerge the tailpipe) of water no problem...  Guess
you'll just have to find a ditch and keep adding more water until you stall
it...

Jeff
Bisbee AZ

(That same 16" of water was a lot more exciting in the subaru!)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Barrett" <dan@OFFTHEHILL.ORG>

> Dear All,
> How much standing water do you reckon a bone-stock GL could ford without
> flooding the engine?  When we get spring rainstorms here in Boston a lot
of
> the ancient storm drains can't keep up, and I've always wondered about how
> far I can push my luck.  The spark plugs are what, twenty inches off the
> ground?
>
> Best,
> d.
> 1990 GL -- "Mudskipper"