The illustrations which follow show the locations of the major external engine components, the filters, and other service and maintenance points. Some external components will be at different locations for different engine models.
Launched in mid-year of 2007, the 6.7 Cummins initially produced 350hp and 610-650lb-ft. of torque, depending on the transmission. The engine had a number of small changes in the early years with the biggest changes coming in 2011 when SCR and all the other emissions systems were added. Still in production today, the 6.7 Cummins…
Cummins began producing the original 8.3 C-series engines in 1985. The ISC 8.3 Cummins came out in 1998 and uses the same basic design. It offers up to 400 horsepower and 1075 lb-ft of torque. This made it a great engine for fire trucks, trash trucks, and heavy equipment. However, the ISC 8.3 diesel is…
To The Cummins Diesel Owner and Operator: Preventative maintenance is the easiest and least expensive type of maintenance. Follow the maintenance schedule recommendations outlined in Maintenance Guidelines. Keep records of regularly scheduled maintenance. Use the correct fuel, oil and coolant in your engine as specified in Engine Specifications. Cummins Engine Company, Inc. uses the latest…
Article Updated: January 15, 2023 The 6.7 Cummins diesel engine is the latest of the B series engines. It’s a straight-six, 24 valve turbodiesel released for Dodge Ram trucks in 2007. The B6.7 Cummins still lives on in Ram 2500 and 3500+ trucks to this day. Though, it’s been through a few updates over the…
5.9 12v Cummins Killer Dowel Pin Problems The 5.9L Cummins 12-valve diesel engines, manufactured between 1988 and 1998, feature a steel dowel pin that locates the front timing gearcase. Over time, this steel dowel pin can wobble out due to the constant heat cycles and vibrations of the engine. If (or when) the dowel pin works its…
Diesel fuel is a lot less refined than traditional gasoline which means it burns dirtier and releases more harmful exhaust gases. Starting around 2007, diesel emissions standards started to become a huge focus point. Today, all diesel engines have a number of emissions systems, including exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), diesel particulate filters (DPF), selective catalytic…
