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I've had the engine mounted compressor work well for about 18 months, but has now insufficient pressure to actuate the brake. Checking with ThoroughBred Diesel about a replacement pump.

Well, I'm glad to report that after about 2200 miles with the PRXB "on" most of the time, it performs exactly as advertized... Just like Harvey said it would. About a 1/4 of the miles were with my 4000 lb Lance camper sitting in the bed, and the rest were with one trailer or another averaging...

Thanks, Harvey; but I'm a ways from South Texas. Spending most of my time in the FL Panhandle and East TN. If anyone knows a good diesel mechanic near Panama City, FL, please let me know.

Thanks, Harvey & RSCurtis. I suspected that was the case, so I'll find a better informed mechanic!

Any bad experiences with PacBrake PRXB? I have the PRXB sitting on the bench new-in-the-box. When shopping for a mechanic to install it for me (I'm not equipped or inclined!), one guy told me I shouldn't install it on my '06 3500 auto, because I would have to repair or replace the...

Good point, Hoot. That will make for a good discussion with my physics-geek buddy to puzzle out how much the same mass moving at half velocity contributes to the overall efficiency of the engine. I understand that Ecomotors plans to license the engine to production companies, rather than...

Next game changer... Navistar has signed up with EcoMotors to put the Opposed Piston Opposed Cylinder (OPOC) engine into production. Sounds like a great application for small diesel-powered trucks if they can bring reliable vehicles into production. Ecomotors has past executives from...