Any 'Lodge PT/WBs with Jake Brakes?

[snowbirdtogo]

Larry,
The engine brake works fine once I got accustomed to keeping the
RPMs above 1,500. It wont leave any tire marks when engaged but I
had the coach down many steep grades out West where I would have had
to stop to cool down the trans/retarder. Eisenhower and Vail passes
had some of the longest downgrades but I only had to put a little
retarder every couple miles to keep speeds comfortable. Also just
exiting interstate highways using retarder and "Jake brake"
eliminated using foot brake till a short distance before light/stop
sign. I would expect your 8V92 would perform noticeably better with
two more cylinders pumping.

Roy Anderson
1986 PT-40 6V92
Springfield VA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
wrote:
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> Thank you. I am waiting for a bid from TransDiesel of Florida and a
local shop. I'll see how they come in.
> How well does it work?
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: snowbirdtogo
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 5:42 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Any 'Lodge PT/WBs with Jake
Brakes?
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> Larry,
> I had Western Branch Diesel install my Jacob's engine brake
(6V92),
> $6,300.
> Roy Anderson
> 1986 PT-40 6V92
> Springfield VA
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
> wrote:
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> > The rough estimate for the valve train retrofit was $10,000. I
am
> getting another estimate from a local shop. I'll let you know
when I
> get that one.
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> > Niceville, FL
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Curt Sprenger
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2007 8:50 AM
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Any 'Lodge PT/WBs with Jake
> Brakes?
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> > Leroy,
> > What was the price? Thanks.
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> > Curt Sprenger
> > 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
> > Anaheim Hills, Calif.
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> > Leroy Eckert wrote:
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> > > Thank you. It gave me heartburn when I found out the price.
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