From: DDoyle9570@aol.com
Date: Wed Feb 27 2002 - 11:55:35 PST
In a message dated 2/27/02 1:41:25 PM Central Daylight Time,
copeland313@yahoo.com writes:
<< Something tells me your last suggestion sounds a bit
dangerous. Could dumping the clutch in 5th gear while
holding the brakes cause any mechanical damage? Is
that method a last resort to stall the truck (if
closing off the air intake doesn't work)?
>>
The danger in the last suggestion is not to the truck, it is to you.
Dumping the clutch in 5th while holding the brakes is unlikely to damage the
engine or clutch (slipping the clutch would), and certainly won't hurt the
brakes.
Allowing the engine to run away obviously could damage the engine. Slinging
moving parts out of the engine can be harmful to you if you are in the
way....have seen sheet metal damaged by engine parts.
There is reportedly a possibility of the flywheel/clutch slinging apart in
dramatic overspeed conditions, which could be hazardous to those in the cab.
Thus, if you even think the engine is starting to run away, shut it down
immediately, rather than allowing it to run up while thinking about a plan of
action.
Hope this helps,
David
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