on a 350 cumming big cam year 1988 made in brazil
2006-12-18 12:26:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Running the engine shortens its life too. What are you gonna do?
Using the jake is a perk of having the jake.
It's like not running your air conditioning in 110 degree weather because you're worried about "shortening its life".
Use the thing and don't worry about it. All it does is close all the valves (intake and exhaust), so the engine sucks and blows against a brick wall. It doesn't wear any faster than when the engine is powering the truck instead of braking it.
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2006-12-18 12:35:57 · answer #1 · answered by s2scrm 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When used properly a Jake brake is a great safety device and does not shorten the life of the engine. The Jake brake was designed by Clessie Cummins the same designer of the Cummins engine.
2006-12-18 12:35:48 · answer #2 · answered by ctlyle43 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Also known as an engine brake and no it does not hurt a engine. It is a very good safety tool especially when used when down shifting a gear or two before going down hill to prevent brake fade. There usually three settings, low med and high. hey! use it or loose it. unless you hit snow or ice, then it's better to use your trolly brake. Good luck and keep the rubber side down.
2006-12-18 13:06:32 · answer #3 · answered by dhwilson58 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the other answers but i will tell you this it will save you money in the long run using the engine brake greatly reduces the wear on your brakes.i have a 2006 peterbuilt have had it for almost a year and a half and i havent had to put new brakes on it yet.So much later down the road it will give you wear and tear on the motor but in the present saving 2000.00 on brakes.I wouldnt worry about it.
2006-12-18 12:41:40 · answer #4 · answered by fireman08068 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reverstion? I love made up words.
It doesn't hurt. You're just mainly turning your engine into a big air pump and the stresses caused are nothing compared to climbing up the Grapevine.
2006-12-18 12:34:31 · answer #5 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as it isnt used improperly(shifting to low of a gear and hitting jake down a steep incline cuaseing engine to way over rev)
If your running on a cummins made in 88 it probly just has to be rebuilt, get it done them motors are worth its weight in gold, or sell it
2006-12-18 12:48:31 · answer #6 · answered by ptcruisher2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well does cause reverstion exhaust gases dirt backing up into intake and engine over time can choke engine so yep..
2006-12-18 12:29:05 · answer #7 · answered by Mudd 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope.
2006-12-19 02:59:56 · answer #8 · answered by Tim B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not at all, it gives the engine compresson. thats how it works.if you shortin the stroke of the piston it slows down the motor. ok?
2006-12-18 12:37:19 · answer #9 · answered by goofball 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋