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exhaust brake - cfsomers@... - 05-06-2006 00:19
Randy
How much and what does it take to install one. I have an 81fc35sb 3208na
Chuck
81fc35sb
florida
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "John"
> wrote: i have a couple of exhaust brakes for sale,used ones in good
> condition,
> randy dupree
> >
> > I have an exhaust brake on my 'Birds CAT 3208NA and it does help
> some,
> > but not as well in comparison with the same unit on a CUMMINS, the
> > reason why is the back pressure that the CAT creates is at the
> most 28
> > pounds, compared to more than twice that amount on a Cummins, but
> it
> > still is better than nothing and I like mine, but if you are
> looking
> > for comparatively the same performance as other engine
> manufacturers
> > exhaust brakes or JAKE brakes or drive-line retarders, etc., you
> will
> > be greatly disappointed, so save your money.
> >
> > I got mine off of eBay and it was brand new, but not needed by the
> > seller and was for a Cummins, I got it for about a third of the
> price
> > of a new one, so I'm happy with it's performance. I had to get it
> > modified a little in order to get it to work and it activates in
> the
> > fully closed position, by a switch on the shifter column and a
> > microswitch on the throttle.
> >
> > I find it very useful for slowing the 'Bird down when coming into
> > towns with a posted slower speed limit, if I activate it at 60
> mph,
> > when the slower speed limit ahead sign is at, it is usually slowed
> > down at the point of the actual lower posted 35 mph speed limit. I
> use
> > it while coming down steep grades, but it will not hold the speed
> of
> > the 'Bird down like a JAKE brake does, but it still helps save
> some
> > braking with the service brakes.
> >
> >
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> > John Finn
> > '82 35FCRB
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> >
> > /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "birdshill123"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Ernie: My Bounder has hurt feelings ! Twice the weight! I think
> my
> > 39
> > > ft. Bounder hs a GVW of 28,000 vs. 35,000 for the BB. There are
> > lots
> > > of havy motor homes with exhaust brakes that work well. Must be
> > > something to do with the 3208 Cat.
> > >
> > > Bruce 1988 FC35
> > >
> >
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