Front Gear Train Remove the four oil pan mounting capscrews that secure the oil pan to the rear cover. Insert the feeler gauge or shim stock between the rear cover and the oil pan gasket. Move the feeler gauge back and forth to release the gasket from the rear cover. Remove the capscrews from the… Read More »
A lip style rear crankshaft seal (shown) is used in which the rotating portion of the sealing occurs at the contact surface between the lip of the seal and the crankshaft. For front gear train engines, the rear crankshaft seal is mounted in a rear seal carrier that fastens to the rear of the cylinder… Read More »
For metal stamped dataplates, if attaching the dataplate to a new component or if the old rivet locations are damaged, drill new holes and attach with new blind rivets. NOTE: The dataplate must be located in the same area as it was previously installed. Install the dataplate with new blind rivets. Drive the rivets until… Read More »
Use solvent to clean the area where the dataplate will be mounted. Remove any left over adhesive from the printed plastic dataplate. Use solvent with an abrasive pad, Part Number 3823258 or equivalent. Dry with compressed air.
For metal stamped dataplates, remove the rivets securing the engine dataplate. NOTE: If the dataplate is to be reused, care must be taken to not damage the data on the plate. Using a flat chisel and hammer, drive the chisel under the head of the rivet to pry the rivet out. For printed plastic dataplates,… Read More »
The engine dataplate is typically located on the rocker lever cover, but can be located on the gear housing. Two types of dataplates are typically used: • Metal stamped dataplate which is riveted in place • A printed plastic dataplate label adhered in place. If the dataplate is damaged, missing or incorrect, contact a Cummins… Read More »
The cylinder block and all parts must be clean before assembly. Inspect the cylinder walls of the cylinder block, if out of specification . Refer to Procedure 001-026 in Section 1. Use a clean, lint-free cloth to clean the connecting rods and bearing shells . If new bearings are not used, the used bearings must… Read More »
Install the retaining ring in the pin groove on one side of the piston. Lubricate the pin and pin bores with clean engine oil. NOTE: The piston must be installed onto the connecting rod with the correct orientation. Hold the connecting rod so the camshaft side of the connecting rod faces outward. Refer to Procedure… Read More »
Clean and inspect the pistons and piston pins. Refer to Procedure 001 -043 in Section 1. Inspect the piston rings. Refer to Procedure 001-047 in Section 7. Inspect the connecting rods. Refer to Procedure 001-014 in Section 1.
Use piston ring expander, Part Number 3823137, to remove the piston rings. Use internal snap ring pliers to remove the snap rings from both sides of the piston. Remove the piston pin. NOTE: Heating the piston is not required. Remove the connecting rod from the piston .