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PostPosted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 5:09 am    Post subject: Steering rod through firewall seals for 701 Reply with quote
I am having a problem figuring out the best way to seal where the steering rods pass through the firewall on a 701. I tried building a shutter like the 601 use, but not enough space. Didn't want to use the snowmobile boots because I wanted something fire proof. I made plates to hold a piece of red rubber baffle material on the engine side of the firewall, but the material I used was too thick. Also I could only fasten it on 3 sides and would not seal very well. (I think this might be the solution if I could find a better product). I am now thinking about a whisker type material but unable to find any.

Has anybody already done this and have a better solution?

Mike H

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 6:27 am    Post subject: Steering rod through firewall seals for 701 Reply with quote
On my snowmobile boots, I packed them with a fireproof ceramic wool thats like the stuff you wrap headers with. The stuff is very flexible and loads easily from the slot thats on the engine side of the firewall. If flames get past that I have MUCH bigger problems, such as the cowling is burning by then... YMMV...

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I am having a problem figuring out the best way to seal where the steering rods pass through the firewall on a 701. I tried building a shutter like the 601 use, but not enough space. Didn't want to use the snowmobile boots because I wanted something fire proof. I made plates to hold a piece of red rubber baffle material on the engine side of the firewall, but the material I used was too thick. Also I could only fasten it on 3 sides and would not seal very well. (I think this might be the solution if I could find a better product). I am now thinking about a whisker type material but unable to find any.

Has anybody already done this and have a better solution?

Mike H


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PostPosted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 8:17 am    Post subject: Steering rod through firewall seals for 701 Reply with quote
On my snowmobile boots, I packed them with a fireproof ceramic wool thats like the stuff you wrap headers with. The stuff is very flexible and loads easily from the slot thats on the engine side of the firewall. If flames get past that I have MUCH bigger problems, such as the cowling is burning by then... YMMV...Ben Haas


I can only imagine the monster snowmobile you drive Ben!
I used the thin red silicone coated fiberglass cloth. I am sure I could have sewn it better. It is holding up pretty well, but I have had to paint some red RTV over some small tears a couple of times. I have had problems with the left nose wheel steering rod wanting to bend. It is due to having to stand on the brakes during mag checks. I have straightened it a couple of times. I dare not straighten it again. I plan to use 4130 tubing with internal threads cut for the male rod ends. Any better ideas?
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