Re: [A/S] Torq loc Vs AutoLoc

["Roger Hightower" <n7kt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Interesting.  When I bought my F-250 PSD in December I specifically asked
about an exhaust brake and it's affect on the warranty.  The dealer said it
was no problem to install one, and would not void any Ford warranty.


> They did have an alternative.  They suggested a
> computer chip developed by Western Diesel Systems that
> does the same thing as the exhaust brake.  It works
> off the OEM, I think that's the block heater, and they
> had had one installed in their wrecker.

The Western Diesel "Turbo brake" is an electronic exhaust brake designed
specifically for the Ford PSD, and mounts under the dash.  Their web page
doesn't go into a lot of detail on how it works.  "OEM" simply means
Original Equipment Manufacturer.  The block heater doesn't do anything
except heat up the engine block so you can start it in very cold weather.
Like Alaska.

If your dealer gave you all this dope, then I'd find another dope to deal
with.

Roger Hightower
WBCCI 4165, VAC, TCT
1975 31' Sovereign, '02 F-250 PSD
Mesa, AZ
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