Ridecamp: Re[2]: [RC] Truck GVW

Phil Yes they do help I made a do it myself exhaust brake  it uses the
Ford PSD  Exhaust bypass value.. its the same thing that the
commercial  kits use  - that is the electronic models.. only better
setup is the ones that take out the Ford valve and install their own..
too costly and have been reported to cause problems.
Using the EBV on the truck you only get about 60% closure --it works
well I can really help the rig to stop without laying on the brakes.

BUT its still over loaded and running out of the safe range..
Just need a bigger truck

Roger R

Rac> In a message dated 10/21/2002 11:54:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
Rac> roger@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:


>> BUT its not safe and not according to the mfgr specifications.. it
>> cant STOP and will not handle correctly. A wreck just waiting to get
>> you.
>> 
>> 

Rac> Hey Roger,

Rac> I put exhaust brakes on my trucks and have at one time tried Dodge, Chevy, 
Rac> and Ford, and with Ford tried the 550 also.  By far I like Ford and its power 
Rac> stroke the best.  The exhaust brake will definitely slow you down.  I can 
Rac> come down Black Mountain (east of Asheville on I-40 without using regular 
Rac> brakes at all). 

Rac> Phil



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