ST350 Completely Submerged

jasontjames · 05-31-2016, 01:14 PM

I have a 2001 ST350 that I use on my deer lease. I don't keep it down there all the time, but left it down there a few weeks ago because I was going to be back and forth several times over the next month or so. I got a call from our landowner this morning telling me that the creek flooded and the EZGO was completely submerged. It was sitting about 50 yards from the creek and about 12 above the normal water level. He said that the only reason it is still there is that I had chained it to a tree. We also have two trailers that are now positioned about 8' up in some trees.

I guess my plan is to drain all the fluids, pull the plugs, try to dry out the engine and hope for the best. I can't imagine that the starter is going to still be operational.

Any expert opinion on how to attack the issue? I have some mechanical ability (thanks, Dad), but have never dealt with an engine that has been completely submerged.

Thanks,
JJ

kgsc · 05-31-2016, 02:18 PM

I would drain everything you can including the rear diff and get oil back in it as soon as possible. Steel rusts quickly. Loosen the nut on the bottom of the carb and let it drain. Pull the starter and crack the case just a little and tilt it to train. Once you get a working starter, leave the plugs out and fog it with WD or some lube and spin it over a little bit. Check the oil for water. If you see any drain it. Once all this has happened, fresh fuel, some starting fluid and a prayer..

jasontjames · 05-31-2016, 02:26 PM

Thanks, kgsc. I am hoping that I can get it running again. I am kicking myself for leaving it down there now. The water hadn't been that high in 40 years. I should have known better than to tempt mother nature.

ironmonkey17 · 05-31-2016, 05:14 PM

I sold a lawn tractor to my brother and the same thing happen to him, completely under water, he was gonna trash it, I said give it back to me , I pulled the motor (vanguard) drained all the water gas and oil, blasted it with wd/40 put it back together it fired back up on its own starter. then I gave it right back to him, I didn't even replace any gaskets..2 yrs later someone stole it from his shed. clean it up good and I don't think you'll have any issues.

kgsc · 05-31-2016, 09:08 PM

Water is a lubricant but makes things rust. The quicker you can dry it out the better.

05-31-2016, 01:14 PM	#1
jasontjames Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Aubrey, TX Posts: 5	ST350 Completely Submerged I have a 2001 ST350 that I use on my deer lease. I don't keep it down there all the time, but left it down there a few weeks ago because I was going to be back and forth several times over the next month or so. I got a call from our landowner this morning telling me that the creek flooded and the EZGO was completely submerged. It was sitting about 50 yards from the creek and about 12 above the normal water level. He said that the only reason it is still there is that I had chained it to a tree. We also have two trailers that are now positioned about 8' up in some trees. I guess my plan is to drain all the fluids, pull the plugs, try to dry out the engine and hope for the best. I can't imagine that the starter is going to still be operational. Any expert opinion on how to attack the issue? I have some mechanical ability (thanks, Dad), but have never dealt with an engine that has been completely submerged. Thanks, JJ

05-31-2016, 02:18 PM	#2
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 13,147	Re: ST350 Completely Submerged I would drain everything you can including the rear diff and get oil back in it as soon as possible. Steel rusts quickly. Loosen the nut on the bottom of the carb and let it drain. Pull the starter and crack the case just a little and tilt it to train. Once you get a working starter, leave the plugs out and fog it with WD or some lube and spin it over a little bit. Check the oil for water. If you see any drain it. Once all this has happened, fresh fuel, some starting fluid and a prayer..

05-31-2016, 02:26 PM	#3
jasontjames Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Aubrey, TX Posts: 5	Re: ST350 Completely Submerged Thanks, kgsc. I am hoping that I can get it running again. I am kicking myself for leaving it down there now. The water hadn't been that high in 40 years. I should have known better than to tempt mother nature.

05-31-2016, 05:14 PM	#4
ironmonkey17 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 960	Re: ST350 Completely Submerged I sold a lawn tractor to my brother and the same thing happen to him, completely under water, he was gonna trash it, I said give it back to me , I pulled the motor (vanguard) drained all the water gas and oil, blasted it with wd/40 put it back together it fired back up on its own starter. then I gave it right back to him, I didn't even replace any gaskets..2 yrs later someone stole it from his shed. clean it up good and I don't think you'll have any issues.

05-31-2016, 09:08 PM	#5
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 13,147	Re: ST350 Completely Submerged Water is a lubricant but makes things rust. The quicker you can dry it out the better.

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