Engine/exhaust brake question

Does your shifter have H? Sometimes putting it in hold can help, other times it won't because depending on program in the trans they will override and upshift. I run a similar truck (f750) and when we were racing up North I was on the engine brake all the time in upstate PA and NY. I run about 25k total weight and it was a huge help so if you can get a engine brake installed I would definitely recommend it. I would definitely try manual mode to see if you can force the truck to hold a gear, that will be at least a start

 

It does not matter. I use the Jacobs downgrade on any hill at any weight provided the physics on the downgrade can balance same all the way down on cold brakes that are not used unless something really requires them.

Heck I am old enough to where on some mountains Gravity allows the truck to "Fall" at it's own rate at really fast but stead speed all the way down.

 

If you have abs you dont need to stab brake. However to keep wear and tare down, and brake fade from happening is have an engine retarder installed. With that keep in mind some towns/cities have an ordnance on use of engine retarders.

I'm not all knowledgable on diesel engines but depending on age/manufacture date they might not be able to install one.

 

Call up different shops and ask what their hourly rate is. Then check what the "standard repair time" is for the change. Aside from parts you could get a basic ideal of cost. Other way is to tell them what you want done, and ask for a quote. They should list their srt(labor cost) and a general list of parts.

Here in Alaska, some shops charge from $175 to $280/hr plus parts.

 

Holy crap, we average half that hourly rate here in Florida. Y'all make the big money up, I wish I could go there and work but I'm pretty sure my blood would freeze.

 

Wake up call. (Now this driver was a little bit unnecessary in turning... and lugged the big one a little)

 

Get used Jake Brake from a Truck Junk Yard..Or just get in a lower gear so you don't have to use the brakes at all

 

Finding used parts us a good idea to cut back on cost. He can't stay in a lower gear because he has a old auto that doesn't have a hold feature.