04-16-2021, 02:37 PM
The cause is not known to me! I suspect something had worked on the ends of the blades. Discovered while changing air filter, from PO’s poor care maybe.
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Whatever the cause, I’m lucky to have been able to fix it roadside. I suspect a blade broke to start with then the rest is history. I do use the jake brake down shifting through the gears but don’t get nuts downshifting with high rpms. Usually target 1500 rpm before downshifting to the next lower. Stopping preceded the breakage, whether they are related is an unknown.
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Whatever the cause, I’m lucky to have been able to fix it roadside. I suspect a blade broke to start with then the rest is history. I do use the jake brake down shifting through the gears but don’t get nuts downshifting with high rpms. Usually target 1500 rpm before downshifting to the next lower. Stopping preceded the breakage, whether they are related is an unknown.
Gordon Jones
2000-45'-2slide-#567