Help me get down this mountain please

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by A Bug, Nov 18, 2014.

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  1. Arielit0oo

    Arielit0oo Light Load Member

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    Engine brakes should work on all gears.
     
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  3. Floorguy1

    Floorguy1 Light Load Member

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    I don't think I've even had my truck over 2200 rpm. You must of had all kinds of lights and alarms going off
     
  4. Pool6710

    Pool6710 Medium Load Member

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    Unless it cuts out at xrpm and x speed. Mines set at 1100rpm and 25mph. Seriously no need to go any lower unless you want to jake in the truck stop backing up
     
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  5. Passin Thru

    Passin Thru Road Train Member

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    Wait til you go to CO and see a 20 mile long 8 %. You'll pee your pants.
     
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  6. Pool6710

    Pool6710 Medium Load Member

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    Light pressure is all that's needed for that.
     
  7. wazir

    wazir Bobtail Member

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    Also check ur brakes after
     
  8. dog-c

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  9. dog-c

    dog-c Road Train Member

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    I dont slam on the brakes. I never said that in my posts. I use stab braking like the rest of us. I do what was taught just like the rest of us. You're looking into this too much bro, chill.

     
  10. Hammer166

    Hammer166 Crusty Information Officer

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    We just got 6 new isx motors and default on the Jakes is they won't engage below 35 mph. If you start over 35, they'll stay engaged below that.
     
  11. Old Man

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    They don't cut off on speed, cut out is set by RPM, How else can the cowboys use them in the Truck Stops.

    25 mph? Guess you never took 120,000 down a 8% grade, I have gone down some long grades at 10-15 mph Jake
     
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