Holes in belly pan

[icerider600]

I am new to my Pro and Poo, and when I was working on it last night I noticed right infront of the A arms in the belly pan on each side are these big holes, big enough for me to almost get my hand in, are they supposed to be there? And doesnt alot of snow come through these things? I'm confused I didnt think you wanted any holes in your belly pan to let snow in? Thanks for the help!!

 

[Aussie Niko]

You can buy a cover for that area which blocks off powder getting in there.
Or if you have some alloy sheeting you could DIY.

http://www.startinglineproducts.com...w=related&catalogID=3&catID=16&productID=1534

 

[icerider600]

You can buy a cover for that area which blocks off powder getting in there.
Or if you have some alloy sheeting you could DIY.

http://www.startinglineproducts.com...w=related&catalogID=3&catID=16&productID=1534

Thanks Niko, just seems weird that they would leave 2 big holes in the belly pan Doesnt it, or is it just me???

 

[mike taylor]

Thanks Niko, just seems weird that they would leave 2 big holes in the belly pan Doesnt it, or is it just me???

Amazing isnt it.
X2 on the slp block off plate fits nice and closes up the gaping holes..

 

[icerider600]

Amazing isnt it.
X2 on the slp block off plate fits nice and closes up the gaping holes..

I just wanna know, does everybody block these holes or do most people just leave them open??

 

[towngrunt]

I did not block mine off and have not experienced any problem as of yet.

 

[skibreeze]

I did not block mine off and have not experienced any problem as of yet.

X2, I never saw any snow in the belly at all.

 

[cascadesnowjunky]

x3 no problems with mine even on the deepest days, I have never seen snow in my bellypan. no worries.

 

[icerider600]

This is what I wanted to hear from all of you!! Thanks

x3 no problems with mine even on the deepest days, I have never seen snow in my bellypan. no worries.

 

[Woodsrider]

Have not blocked holes and have not had any trouble with snow. I believe the holes are there to promote air flow through the hood. If you block them under hood temp will most likely rise unless other vents are added.

 

[polaris6]

I'm wondering if mountainhorse could shed some light on the why behind these holes and their function. I'm sure Poo would have sealed them up if not part of the system.

 

[MOWER800]

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Have not blocked holes and have not had any trouble with snow. I believe the holes are there to promote air flow through the hood. If you block them under hood temp will most likely rise unless other vents are added.

this was my thought as well

 

[Rick!]

Have not blocked holes and have not had any trouble with snow. I believe the holes are there to promote air flow through the hood. If you block them under hood temp will most likely rise unless other vents are added.

I'm wondering if mountainhorse could shed some light on the why behind these holes and their function. I'm sure Poo would have sealed them up if not part of the system.

Maybe they're left over from the Rush that needs an air outlet for the front heat exchanger.

 

[akgiauque]

Have not blocked holes and have not had any trouble with snow. I believe the holes are there to promote air flow through the hood. If you block them under hood temp will most likely rise unless other vents are added.

was in some very fluffy stuff without much base and had no issues today. I would say save the money and weight and keep the air flow.

 

[PalousePoo]

x4, 1000 mi last year, not an issue.

 

[Reg2view]

I taped the Rush exchanger holes in the cast bulkhead with foil tape, keep'in some debris out, i.e., needles. Then left the plastic gaps wide open. Never had a snow or ice issue under the pipe, front or rear of the the bulkhead last year. Gotta be letting some serious cold air in through there, FWIW.