Re: [RC] [RC] Dodge Truck Question... - Sisu West Ranch
Strictly speaking a Jake Brake (http://www.jakebrake.com/) is made by
Jacobs Vehicle Sytems and only found on semi's. In this application they
change valve timing so that the engine acts like an air compressor. The
energy needed to do this slows the truck and trailer.
The other way to do this is to restrict the
exhaust system with a valve so the engine slows the truck. Jacobs and
others make this type of system. It is the method used on "light duty"
diesels as put in "heavy duty" pickup trucks.
They do work well.
Ed
Ed & Wendy Hauser 2994 Mittower
Road Victor, MT 59875
