| Author | Message | ||
| carl white (Carl_mci_9)
Registered Member Username: Carl_mci_9 Post Number: 19 Registered: 1-2007 Posted From: 24.154.148.105 Rating: N/A |
I have the engine and transmission out of my bus. Since I am rebuilding my 8v71 I want to put jake brakes on it. What type of wiring must I use and any hints of placement of the wire and switches? Any help would be appreciated. Carl | ||
| Jack Campbell (Blue_goose)
Registered Member Username: Blue_goose Post Number: 21 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 71.101.55.168 Rating: |
Use this link and all you need is there. http://www.jakebrake.com/support/parts-and-service-literature.php?engine_mfr=3&engine_mode l=28&jacobs_product=25 | ||
| Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy)
Registered Member Username: Drivingmisslazy Post Number: 1932 Registered: 1-2001 Posted From: 75.108.74.232 Rating: |
One tip I have. Mount the Off-HI-LOW switch so that it is very convenient to your left hand that you can reach and find and use without looking down or stretching. I found it was something that was used more than any other control on the coach. Richard | ||
| John Lacey (Junkman42)
Registered Member Username: Junkman42 Post Number: 10 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 204.49.140.131 Rating: N/A |
Does anyone know whether there is a high low switch on a mc7. I only have a switch that says jake on off. Is it possible that it is labled or hidden? I have the ht70 6 speed, is it possible that I dont have a high low switch because of that? Thanks in advance,John. | ||
| Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy)
Registered Member Username: Drivingmisslazy Post Number: 1938 Registered: 1-2001 Posted From: 75.108.74.232 Rating: |
I have read several places that some Jakes were installed with a simple on-off switch. All 6 or 8 cylinders come on or off with the switch. Many times full Jakes on all cylinders provides too much braking. That is why most recommendations are to provide the two step brakes. Even going down something like the grapevine in California the two step brakes are very nice. Richard I also strongly recommend that when wiring your Jakes you use the Hi-Low-Off switch to control two control relays (cubes) located somewhere in the engine compartment. That way the amps of the Jake solenoids under the valve covers are not drawing their current thru the control switch. Richard (Message edited by DrivingMissLazy on July 03, 2007) | ||
| Arnie Molloy (Ayjay)
Registered Member Username: Ayjay Post Number: 75 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 141.154.125.145 Rating: N/A |
Hi: I wired mine using a DPDT (center-off) toggle switch. Center is "OFF", of course, One side activates one bank, the other activates both banks of Jakes. I've also added relays in the battery compartment( about 6 feet from the engine), to apply a full 24 volts to the Jake solenoids instead of running the battery voltage thru 80' or so of wire. AyJay |
