Learning your 6CTA

In this video Corey offers a brief overview of the engine and explains most of the major external components.  We get the camera in nice and close all around the engine.

EP9 Fuel Solenoids There are two types of external fuel Nippon Denso EP9 injection pump solenoids that I have seen used on the marine engines by Cummins.  Pics  below:            “NUB” style                             Ball Joint Style                       Note: Both … Read More

General Information Perform maintenance at whichever interval occurs first. At each scheduled maintenance interval, perform all previous checks that are due for scheduled maintenance. Maintenance Procedures at Daily Interval Coolant Level – Check Fuel-Water Separator – Drain Lubricating Oil Level … Read More

Measuring fuel pressure on a Cummins 6CTA 8.3 taken from the on-engine fuel filter head. 20 PSI is measured at engine idle vs. 40 PSI at or around 2000 RPM