New Air Inlet Tube Gives Enough Room To Install A "Jake Brake"
Usage:
3406 Truck Engines (92U)
Description of Change: A different shape tube is now used between the turbocharger and the elbow on the air inlet manifold of 3406 Truck Engines. The shape of the new tube gives enough room to install a "Jake Brake" on these engines when the turbocharger is installed in the low position. See the illustration.
Location of parts.
Adaptable As: The new tube is adaptable to 3406 Truck Engines which have the turbocharger installed in the low position.
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