Where is everyone #5

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  1. Superhauler

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    Engine retarder control valve....and no I didn't say retarded......young rookie.
     
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    Was wondering the same thing!


    School us
     
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    I'd call ya Young right back, but you'd probably enjoy it, ya Shameless Hussy
     
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    Cats version of engine brake. Works off the flywheel with engine oil. Think of a tourqe converter in reverse. The more oil you apply through more drag it produces.
     
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    Correct! Not that you needed validation from me of course.
     
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    So that takes the place of a switch for the usual 3 stages to choose from ?
     
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    Don't encourage him to call me Young. :(
     
  8. Superhauler

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    Or with a jake brake it is an awsome setup !
     
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    So it works totally independent of the Jake Brake ? Very cool setup.
     
  10. Superhauler

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    Yep.