Jacobs Engine Brake, available for Cummins NH series engines, converts power producing diesel engine into power absorbing air compressor for retarding vehicles; development of retarder using power required to compress air charge on compression strike for retarding and leasing before it could force piston downward on power stroke; operation details; effect on engine, driver and vehicle; vehicle performance.


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    Title :

    Jacobs engine brake -- New concept in vehicle retarders


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1961 Brakes



    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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