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Old 01-18-2013, 10:59 PM   #1
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What's this lever on the dash?

Anyone know what that lever on the left side of the dash is for?

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Old 01-18-2013, 11:01 PM   #2
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Re: What's this lever on the dash?

Air Brakes?
whats it say on it? i see writing...maybe post a photo closer
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Old 01-18-2013, 11:01 PM   #3
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Re: What's this lever on the dash?

No matter what you do don't pull that lever!! I have no idea what it does but it looks scary
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Old 01-18-2013, 11:03 PM   #4
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Re: What's this lever on the dash?

Ejection seat?
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Old 01-18-2013, 11:08 PM   #5
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Re: What's this lever on the dash?

Why that's a rear-end Locker...
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Old 01-18-2013, 11:09 PM   #6
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Re: What's this lever on the dash?

Jake Brake...
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Old 01-18-2013, 11:14 PM   #7
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Re: What's this lever on the dash?

Doubt it's a jake. This is on a 230 6/3spd.

Keep the guesses coming!
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Old 01-18-2013, 11:14 PM   #8
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Re: What's this lever on the dash?

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Why that's a rear-end Locker...
ditto!
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Old 01-18-2013, 11:22 PM   #9
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Re: What's this lever on the dash?

Most likely a Mico Lok. http://www.mico.com/

It's basically a hydraulic emergency brake. You press the brake pedal down, flip the lever, and it holds the pressure on the brakes until you release the lever. I've seen several of these trucks with that. Pretty sure it was an aftermarket add on, but the lever always seems to be in that same spot. I even had a parts truck not too long that didn't have the lever, but did have the hole in the dash and the surround still there.
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Old 01-18-2013, 11:24 PM   #10
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Re: What's this lever on the dash?

BTW, I can't tell clearly from your picture but does your e-brake handle happen to be missing?
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Old 01-18-2013, 11:30 PM   #11
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BTW, I can't tell clearly from your picture but does your e-brake handle happen to be missing?
Not sure, haven't got the truck yet. Where should it be? That may explain why the Mico lock is there! Nice call, btw. That looks exactly what that is.




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Old 01-18-2013, 11:43 PM   #12
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Re: What's this lever on the dash?

Your ebrake is missing, it sould be under the steering wheel on the left side. It sure looks like a hydraulic brake lock to me.
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