Allison Transmission Retarder
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04-20-2006, 12:22
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Allison Transmission Retarder
Living in the West, I've had occasion to drive down as much as a 14%
grade, and we're descending 5% to 7% grades regularly here. I've not seen a discussion as how to use the retarder most effectively. Nor have I any manuals describing the proper operating procedure either. I would appreciate knowing how you use yours, and think it may interest some others as well. How do you use your retarder descending mountains? Specifically, how do you regulate the retarder lever for a particular degree of descent? Do you use it on the flats as well? Other than inclement weather, when would you not use it and why? Thanks .. Ron, 85PT36, No. California |
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Allison Transmission Retarder - Ron & Patty - 04-20-2006 12:22
Allison Transmission Retarder - Jay Darst - 04-20-2006, 14:33
Allison Transmission Retarder - David Brady - 04-20-2006, 14:50
Allison Transmission Retarder - Gregory OConnor - 04-20-2006, 17:16
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Allison Transmission Retarder - George Lowry - 04-21-2006, 03:24
Allison Transmission Retarder - Ron & Patty - 04-21-2006, 10:22
Allison Transmission Retarder - Wilhelmus Schreurs - 04-21-2006, 15:38
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