From: Dave Cole (DavidCole@tk7.net)
Date: Wed Feb 27 2002 - 18:50:12 PST
I vote for the "throw it in 5th and drop the clutch method".
After having been involved in a couple of near misses myself, I have determined that my life and limb are much more valuable than mechanical parts that are commonly available.
If the engine is overspeeding, the chances of getting the mushroom off in time to kill the engine is slight. (Unless of course someone was poised to do it immediately) The thought
of flying debris and an exploding flywheel make me shudder. Dropping the clutch in 5th shouldn't damage anything and if something does break, you will be able to look for
replacement parts the next day. There is a good chance that the next day won't be available if you are close to an exploding flywheel.
Dave
2/27/02 2:55:35 PM, DDoyle9570@aol.com wrote:
>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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