Posted by Paul (in NY) on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 23:30:18 :
In Reply to: Re: Nope, Got to shut down the air into engine. ntxt posted by Jerry in Idaho on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 20:28:03 :
Correct, the Shut Down Valve is on my 4BTA's on the old iron. Before my Cummins in my 03 is out of warantee, I plan to put on on it also.
I just today found that the Wood Group in Houston makes a emergency shut down called a Rig Saver. The design looks very much like the Roda Deaco valves I have been using. They may be cheaper than the Canadian Valves ?
In my way of thinking, its cheap insurance should a engine runaway. But unless a runaway is imediatelly stopped, the engine will distruct. And I really dont want to open a hood to try to block the air flow on a screaming engine. A C02 fire extinguisher dumped into the air intake will also shut her down. But again you have to get to close. With a shut down valve, just pull the T Handle and its over before major damage is done.
Paul
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