12 Valve Cummins Exhaust Brake. The Easy Upgrade You Didn't Realize You Needed.

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@dereksanders1939 4 ай бұрын

I've gone back to your old videos and just got caught up to the rebuild of the Dodge. I'm very impressed with you capacity for not becoming overwhelmed . My brain would seize up. I've never gone that far north. The furthest we went is Lake Louise. We finally have passports and will head north to show my wife and kids the beauty of Canada.

@Maxxis1941 4 ай бұрын

When you decide to visit Canada, don't forget the entry fee. Be sure to bring 12lbs of bacon, 3 beavers, 2 gallons of maple syrup and 8 large servings of poutine. For each border guard.

@wallywilliams1945 4 ай бұрын

When I had my 97' 5.9 rebuilt they installed 60# exhaust and intake valve springs. I was told by the mechanic who rebuilt the motor that the 40# springs weren't heavy enough to prevent the engine from sucking a valve. I never did install an exhaust brake on the engine but it was a good selling point when I sold the truck. I owned that truck for 20 years btw, and it had 406,000 miles on it (50,000 on the new engine). My new to me 2014 Ram 3500 duelly 4x4 has a factory installed exhaust brake and it works wonderfully. We have a 43' toy hauler and the exhaust brake really saves on the brakes.

@sparkkie804 4 ай бұрын

I didn't know an exhaust brake and a jake brake were 2 different things. I learned something today :)

@wilfredkube8570 4 ай бұрын

I agree with Dustin’s comment about having an exhaust brake. As he said in the video, “it’s pretty exciting” to have an exhaust brake, but he has omitted a couple of important factors. It is actually VERY exciting to be able to safely travel down a very long, and very steep, mountain road, and to feel that you have the vehicle under complete control. There are a few aspects though, which need to be considered and understood, which were not referred to in this video. My experience with an exhaust brake has been on a Toyota Coaster (22 seater) bus which I converted into a motor-home. Dustin explained some details about the exhaust brake on his truck, and basically explained how the use of the throttle/accelerator pedal inactivates the exhaust brake. There are actually several other sensors which an exhaust brake system requires for it to operate optimally. The exhaust brake works by a valve closing off the exhaust system, which causes the pressure of the exhaust gases in the exhaust manifold to increase, and therefore to make it difficult for the motor to keep rotating. This is similar to what happens when you select a low gear, or first gear, to provide “engine braking” as you descend a hill, but an exhaust brake is MUCH MORE effective in providing this kind of engine braking. If the exhaust brake is active, the engine will not run normally under idle conditions, because the exhaust brake valve will try to “suffocate” the engine. It is therefore very important that the exhaust brake shall be de-activated instantly whenever the engine is required to run at idle, or to operate under load. For example, the exhaust brake system needs to be inactive if the vehicle is in neutral gear, or if the vehicle has come to a complete stop, or if you are changing gear (i.e. when you have your foot on the clutch pedal). For these reasons, the exhaust brake system on my vehicle has sensors on the accelerator pedal, the clutch pedal, and neutral-gear selector. All of these sensors need to be installed in series with each other in the circuit which controls the exhaust brake. If any one of these sensors is activated, the exhaust-brake is inactivated. I hope that this explanation will be of benefit to anyone who has the option of using an exhaust brake system, and I hope that Dustin is able to get the best use of this system on his truck.

@dianeb.4791 4 ай бұрын

I understood nothing 😵‍💫 but I still look forward to Wednesdays! I’m so impressed with your knowledge of engines and machines. Cheers!

@hammerpounder 4 ай бұрын

I've had a 2018 and now a 2022 Ram Cummins, the exhaust brake is great! I turn it on as soon as I start the truck. I went 170k on my last brakes before I needed new brake pads. Super handy.

@T410ce 3 ай бұрын

As a Dodge Tech back in the 2000’s we used to install these regularly on all the 5.9 Cummins We used PAC BRAKE and BD exhaust brakes mostly. They work incredibly well and just FYI you can’t get a Dodge 1 Ton with a 2 spd. Rear end but you CAN get a MileMarker overdrive installed on the trans which allows you to split every gear in the trans. Dustin. Very advantageous for a Heavy rig going through the mountains. Cheers from Alberta!

@T410ce 3 ай бұрын

As a Dodge Tech back in the 2000’s we used to install these regularly on many a 5.9 Cummins. We used PAC BRAKE and BD exhaust brakes mostly. They work incredibly well and just FYI Dustin, while you can’t get a Dodge 1 Ton with a 2 spd. Rear end, you CAN get a MileMarker overdrive installed on the trans which allows you to split every gear in the trans. It’s very advantageous for a Heavy rig going through the mountains. Cheers from Alberta!

@PeterRosemaryRayMcDonald 4 ай бұрын

I drive a 5 tonne manual diesel housebus. In New Zealand. Lots of twisty, winding unsealed roads and the exhaust brake is a godsend. Apart from slowing the vehicle down, the 'revs' are preserved... so when you come out of the corner or reach the bottom of the hill ...simply accelerate and you don't have to change right down the gears. I had a vague understanding how the system works...but thanks for explaini g the electricals. Enjoy your channel.

@user-iamRobinV68 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Dustin! I always wondered why big rigs make that loud noise!!! I learned something today! 😊😊😊

@mpetrino7330 4 ай бұрын

Dustin hi from Calgary. Thanks for explaining the basic difference between and Exhaust and Jake brakes. When I asked at many repair shops claiming to be experts in their business, THEY GOT IT WRONG. Thanks for Workshop Wednesdays.

@blueman5924 4 ай бұрын

Interesting. I can understand why they are so beneficial to the heavier RV’s. 👍👍

@KrazyMitchAdventures 4 ай бұрын

A Jake Brake releases the pressure from the compression stroke from the head at top dead center, The Jake Brake was first introduced in 1961. The exhaust braking system was developed in the 1920's, and was first used on a Cummins engine going back to the 1930s

@jeanlawson9133 4 ай бұрын

We ran compression release on the old TM 400 Suzuki back in the day to ease cranking....They would hurt 🤕 you without it...That being said it worked and sounded similar when releasing coming off a hill...I grew up in the hills of Virginia...Coal truck everywhere....was a everyday thing hearing Jake brake released

@sled9263 4 ай бұрын

The 12 valve is such a great simple engine.

@ericweenink7578 4 ай бұрын

Close enough Dustin! Jake Brakes are indeed integrated in the valve train and used to be completely mechanical. However at this point I would imagine they are computer controlled. Really enjoying following your trip this year and always look forward to watching the episodes. Safe travels my friend!

@johnmclaren7059 4 ай бұрын

You can’t beat these old diesel’s especially if they are a manual shift, I’ve got a 1997 ford f350 7.3 turbo crew cab and won’t give up the ol girl for anything, the old 12’s & 7.3’s will last forever as long as you take care of them , no computer or sensors to let you down ! Thanks for a very informative mechanical tech video Dustin and to all the other patrons who’ve added a tip or two on keeping these ol girls rolling black coal ! Safe journeys to you and Emi and we can’t wait till Saturday morning mate !👍🇨🇦

@V.I.Outdoors 4 ай бұрын

yeah buddy!!! always fun Dustin, I do not like mechanical work but can appreciate the people that do lol.

@mikemichaud5048 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Dustin, enjoy your week!👍

@stevewebb6021 4 ай бұрын

love the exhaust brake on my 2019 Ram, did not have one on my 1996 12v but I am glad to have it on my new truck

@shapeshifter7753 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely admire your rig and all your good work 👍 I just had this idea of painting an equally offset black square in your roof to give the illusion your solar panels are straight. Might be a good workshop Wednesday vid🙂 as always thank you for allowing me to live vicariously through your videos ❤

@EKAdventures51 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the informative video on the simple exhaust brake compared to the noisy J brake, I live in a small town on a major hwy going north to south and even though we have signs saying NO J BRAKES self important drivers use them at night, 😒 wakes us up , bummed out

@RobsNeighbor 4 ай бұрын

Weeks fly by Wednesday Thank you Dustin!

@tobyz.3452 4 ай бұрын

today is WISER WEDNESDAY for me. I just learned something here in the N.W. suburbs of Chicago.

@danielcarroll5667 4 ай бұрын

Don't let Mick mess with that device !

@MrRoyster007 4 ай бұрын

Dustin, I was waiting for the madmax supercharger to kick in when you flicked that swirch 😂

@johncooper9980 3 ай бұрын

I learned something today! Thank you! 👍👍

@carycoombe3380 4 ай бұрын

Very "edge-mew-kay-shun-all"😊. I always wanted to know about that and the noises I have heard.

@funinbc01 4 ай бұрын

Hey, we camped overnight there last month. 😄

@ProlificInvention 4 ай бұрын

That's frickin cool, never knew I could get one for the truck. Now I have to.

@regpettinger2978 4 ай бұрын

Hey Dustin, can you imitate that Jake brake sound again?(;>) In all seriousness, having an exhaust brake/Jake brake/retarder is something that will save you a ton of money replacing brakes on your pick-up. I got 200,000 miles on my 2001 duramax before I changed pads. I've towed a lot with it using a bumper pull, BW 5th wheel, and gooseneck trailers.

@Dr77738 4 ай бұрын

Great expanse of rugged wild land... let's go hunting and fishing and gathering now... yay!!!

@joangravel2436 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video

@EverettLang65 4 ай бұрын

This was exhausting to watch. 😂 But really, thanks for the exhaustive explanation👍🏼

@paulshannon4576 4 ай бұрын

On my 1974 F-100 I too had a switch on the 4 speed shifter and got stopped one night. The officer noticed it and asked the same question, you have a 2 speed rear end? I explained that it was for all the lights on the front of the truck, I had 2 KC Daylighters pencil beams on the winch bumper and 2 behind the cab on the front of the fiberglass cover. I got a warning about speeding.

@JB50713 4 ай бұрын

You should consider a bag for your mountain bike. It would stay a lot cleaner.

@mlkelley68 4 ай бұрын

Exhaust brakes are awesome. I have a 2010 Dodge 2500 that came with one and I love it. And BTW Jake brake is a different style of exhaust brake, but is also a brand of exhaust brake. Sponser idea? :).

@funinbc01 4 ай бұрын

When were there a few weeks ago in that exact spot I backed the camper in to spend the night. I alost totaled the truck and camper. What was hidden in the grass was a drop off. I was 3 inches from disaster. 😮😮

@want2seeall 4 ай бұрын

Kinda dispointed.....thought it was the switch for the flux capacitor. 😂 Love the channel

@deanbessom3513 4 ай бұрын

I think a jake brake has been around for years long before computers in vehicles

@aarronwoods6389 4 ай бұрын

This is an exhaust brake, much different than a Jacob’s breaking system

@KrazyMitchAdventures 4 ай бұрын

1961 is when Jacobs released the Jake Brake

@timothy9969 4 ай бұрын

Yes. Yes it has

@montwolfman 4 ай бұрын

I seem to recall that you need stronger exhaust valve springs for the exhaust brake to work correctly. Jake brakes (Jacob the inventer) use solenoids to hold the exhaust valves shut and therefore create pressure in the cylinder which in turn slows the crankshaft down. I opted to convert my rear axle brakes from brake shoes to disc brakes instead of adding an engine brake. Way more effective in my opinion.

@VistaViews 4 ай бұрын

I had the same switch in my 96 but they used it to actuate the gearvendor unit. The exhaust brake was on there too but i dont think they ever ran a new switch for it

@ginrobi01 4 ай бұрын

A lot of people don't know that exhaust brakes and Jake brakes are different. You can absolutely tell the difference by sound. When you live in a mining town, and your house is 3 blocks from the highway, and you hear Jake brakes at 3am, even though there's a city bylaw that says use of Jake Brakes prohibited in city limits... it's like entitled drivers thinking the cops have to catch 'em first. 🙄

@scott77590 4 ай бұрын

I'd like to know more about your sidekick. How'd you meet? Did she lose a bet? What's the scoop?

@carlosackmann 4 ай бұрын

Is that Dyea?

@eaton55r Ай бұрын

OK... Advice would help?! I have 86 Toyota, 1 ton, flat bed, dually, not 4 wheel :( drive. I am Planning a trip to Hyder, AK from AZ. The truck (Beulah) has been worked on more than I want to remember. Pulling an M1102 trailer.. Come to think of it, I going!

@luckylesinthephilippines3086 4 ай бұрын

Awesome channel, if your looking 4 places 2 check out???? Quarry bay Nelson island and Harry Robert's cabin there,half hour max in your boat out of Madeira Park ,Pender Harbour, I'm sure you could do great videos there,lots to see lots of history,cheers