Fording 1955 M170/M38a1

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Fording 1955 M170/M38a1

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I am re-tubing my 1955 M170 and a question has come to mind that I need to be sure of. I'm essentially asking the same question three different ways below.
-Since my M170 came out in 55 and did not have deep water fording parts on it, what parts should I put on it to make it underwater capable (deep water fording).
-What comes in the deep water fording kit?
-If the deep water fording kit is the intake pipe and supports, and the exhaust pipe and supports; is it necessary to have all the vent piping, valves and fording cables or is it proper to just have the intake and exhaust?
-I know the early models came pre-plumbed with the vent lines and fording valves so does that mean it is not expected on a later model? even if the deep water fording kit is installed?
Sorry if this has been asked before. I tried to search first but came up empty. May my search terms are wrong.
1955 M170
1980 JD 450C
1948 Ford 8N
2008 Rubicon Unlimited MyGig
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To protect the jeep properly you must have the basic fording equipment installed along with the deep water fording kit.

Your ORD 9 lists all the basic fording components and the field installed kit only has the induction and exhaust snorkels and their brackets and clamps.

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Thanks Wes. I always feel better when you straighten me out
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1980 JD 450C
1948 Ford 8N
2008 Rubicon Unlimited MyGig
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