Cat 3406e Weak Engine Brake

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  1. Last Call

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    I would give up both my testicles before I would give up my brake saver
     
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  3. Oxbow

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    I have Brakesavers on two trucks, and one of them has jakes as well. I really like the Brakesavers, even if you do have to change the diaphragm once in a while if you run over 60 psi.
     
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  4. God prefers Diesels

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    Might want to hang on to them. If you ever hang up your keys, you could join the women's swim team.
     
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  5. Last Call

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    Good idea .. but I can't swim..
    I reckon I could buy a set of clip ons couldn't I ?
     
  6. Last Call

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    I agree 100%
     
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    Neither could he. That's why he had to compete against women.

    I know one thing for sure... pretending to be a woman so you can crush them in competition...that takes balls.
     
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    :biggrin_2559::biggrin_2559::biggrin_2559:
     
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  9. kranky1

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    I had a 3406A was a Brakesaver engine, and 2 V8s. I just loved them, especially the V8’s. Same as a compression brake the bigger the horsepower the better the brake works. They worked way better on the 8’s than the 6’s. They work for a few things, maintaining traction for one. Lots of times I went over the top of something ugly with a couple psi on the Brakesaver to stop it wiping its feet. Saved having to make a shift in a sketchy place lots of times like that. But the ultimate is the Brakesaver/Pac Brake combo. That rocks.
     
  10. Last Call

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    Iam telling ya a brake saver is better than sex .. just for the reasons you mentioned
     
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    A word of caution though if you ever double those brakes up. ALWAYS put the compression brake on first if you’re on something steep. Had quite a ride off ####### Mountain one day. Had the Brakesaver on and when the 3rd stage of the Pac Brake hit it blew the yoke off the back of a 15 over. Got a ride and a lot of big bills over that one.
     
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