Posted by Dr. Walt on January 23, 2016 at 13:31:14 from (12.2.223.66):
In Reply to: Re: farm hand wage posted by t in ne on January 23, 2016 at 11:17:34:
t in ne:
A "Blue Ox" engine retarder isn't that expensive, and they're not hard to install. You just have to remember NOT to run it for more than 5 seconds at any one time or you will slip the cylinder liners due to the back-pressure.
Years ago when I worked in the Mines in Death Valley, CA , I installed one on my MACK surface Service Truck, worked great and really saved on the air brakes. I went on vacation for two weeks and when I came back, the first thing I did when I entered the Mine compound was to check out my truck. Tilted the hood forward and pulled the dipstick - MILK SHAKE! Damn, I knew immediately what had happened, - everyone likes to hear that 'ol engine go Blub-Blub-Blub coming down a hill and they had left the retarder on too long.
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