C-15 weak jake

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  1. 07-379Pete

    07-379Pete Crusty Commando-Pete

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    I went off Cabbage yesterday 39mph top to bottom 78000LBS and never touched the brakes. I dont know if its a Pac or Jake brake, but what ever it is its the best engine brake I have ever had on a Cat.
     
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  3. CaterpillarWrench

    CaterpillarWrench Light Load Member

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    If it's the truck in your signature,it's probably a Cat engine brake.
     
  4. James R. Hoffa

    James R. Hoffa Light Load Member

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    Jake Brake lol ,,,,,another invention of Clessie Cummins


     
  5. CaterpillarWrench

    CaterpillarWrench Light Load Member

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    Sorry,Sunshine, its NOT a Jake Brake,it is a Caterpillar Engine Brake.
     
  6. James R. Hoffa

    James R. Hoffa Light Load Member

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    Who built it first?

    Cat is a johnny come lately to the truck engine business.

    The only reason I even liked the 1693 was because of the precombustion chambers. Sure a little less thermally efficient design but, rugged as hell, tolerant of low cetane fuel, and nozzle spray patterns were not as critical.

    The precombustion design also minimized ignition delay and sent a nice smooth flame front into the cylinder.
     
  7. 550hpW900L

    550hpW900L Road Train Member

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    They invented jake brakes on cummins back in the 30s now he says :biggrin_25526:
     
  8. CaterpillarWrench

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    I think he got passed by a Cat today.Something happened.Who let him in anyway?
     
  9. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    So what was the original diesel engine designed to run on?
     
  10. 550hpW900L

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    He seems like he has much sand in his vajin!
     
  11. James R. Hoffa

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