[A/S] Re: Exhaust brake question

["prairietex" <hilty@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Me either Roger. I had to do it too.

<< But....I'm curious about exhaust brakes.  I've read that some of 
you have the BD system, and some have another.  Who prefers what? and 
why? >> 

I have been interested in this also. I am told that there are forums 
at http://www.ford-diesel.com where these things are discussed. 
Additionally look at http://www.dieselpage.com/ and check out both 
the BD and Wastern Diesel exhaust brakes. The Western Diesel system 
is actually a control module that uses the existing exhaust 
restriction valve (the one that makes that hissing sound on a cold 
warmup) rather than installing another butterfly valve in the exhaust 
pipe. The current model is on sale at $365, quite a bit more 
reasonable than a BD setup at $695 and apparently it is approved by 
Ford. I am told by the sales manager at Diesel Injection Service in 
Dallas that the current model is being phased out and in a couple of 
weeks the new model will sell for about $300 and add a lockup feature 
in the lower gears. Right now when you let of the throttle in 3rd you 
will note that the tach goes to idle even if you are doing 45 mph. 
With the new unit it would be locked to the rear wheel speed as it is 
in 4th/OD. I am considering this route myself, but will get more 
input prior to making a decision.

John H.
'02 F250 PSD
'90 Excella 25'
Thunder & Bullwinkle