Waterproofing

Jeff Webb mustang at ufl.edu
Thu Feb 8 01:06:10 GMT 2001


How is this thing waterproofed?  Is the case watertight?  What sort of
case would you use?  Can you submerge it?  If anyone has any
suggestions, I'd like to hear 'em.

Does Autronics have a web site where I can see a picture?

Jeff Webb

Clay B wrote:
> 
> Just reading thru the comments on aftermarket ECU's and EMC issues,
> weather, etc.
> 
> I agree that the ECU should be noise, vibration, temperature, water, and
> shock tolerant.
> 
> I'm sure some mfg's do a better job than others. I would like to point out
> that the Autronics SMC is available WATERPROOF, as is their CDI box. I've
> bounced my boat over rough water, and left it baking in the sun. I have no
> filtering in my power supply lines, and I'm sure the CD wasted spark
> ignition and alternator make plenty of noise. They supply water sealed
> connectors at "their" end of the harness, and I used GM weatherpack
> everywhere else. They use mostly standard GM or Bosch sensors.
> 
> I've gotten everything soaking wet, and it hasn't bothered it a bit. Just
> one more datapoint...
> 
> - Clay
> 
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