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Cummins/Onan B3.3-G1 Engine

The Cummins/Onan B3.3-G1 is a 3.3 L naturally aspirated engine rated at 1500 rpm. It powers generator sets from Cummins/Onan, including the C22 D5 and C25 D6.

Also known as: Cummins B3.3-G1, B3.3G1

Part of the Cummins/Onan B3.3 engine family — 3 variants share parts & fitment.

3.3 L
Displacement
1500 rpm
Rated speed

Engine specifications

Displacement3.3 L
Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Rated speed1500 rpm

Common problems

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  • Undervoltage sensor pickup and dropout adjustable from 85-100% and 75-98%
    Fix: Dropout adjustable delay from 0.1-30 sec.
  • Time delay start and stop (cooldown) configurable for time delay of 0-300 seconds prior to starting after receiving a remote start signal
    Fix: Control provides retransfer time delays including time delay emergency to normal (0-1800 sec), programmed transition delay (0-600 sec), and time delay engine cooldown (0-3600 sec).
  • Time delay of 0-600 seconds prior to shutdown after signal to stop in normal operation modes
    Fix: Default for both time delay periods is 0 seconds.
  • Sensor failure indication
    Fix: Logic is provided on the base control to detect analog sensor or interconnecting wiring failures.
  • Overvoltage sensor dropout adjustable from 105-135% of nominal
    Fix: Dropout adjustable delay from 0.5-120 sec.
  • Over/under frequency sensor underfrequency sensing pickup and dropout adjustable from 85-100% and 70-85%
    Fix: Dropout adjustable delay from 0.1-15 sec.
  • Over/under frequency sensor overfrequency sensing dropout adjustable from 105-115% of nominal
    Fix: Dropout adjustable delay from 0.1-15 sec.
  • Low lube oil pressure warning/shutdown
    Fix: Level is pre-set to match the capabilities of the engine used. Control includes time delays to prevent nuisance shutdown signals.
  • Low coolant temperature warning
    Fix: Indicates that engine temperature may not be high enough for 1 min. and start or proper load acceptance.
  • High coolant temperature warning/shutdown
    Fix: Level is pre-set to match the capabilities of the engine used. Control includes time delays to prevent nuisance shutdown signals.
  • Emergency stop signal is received
    Fix: The generator set immediately shuts down and cannot run or crank with the E-stop switch engaged.

Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Cummins/Onan B3.3-G1.

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir Cleaner Element0140-3840 eBay

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Parts cataloged across the Cummins/Onan B3.3 family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
0140-3765Air Cleaner Elementair_filter
0140-3829Air Cleaner Kit (Normal Duty) (cw Clamp)air_filter
0140-3830Air Cleaner (Normal Duty) (cw Clamp)air_filter
0140-3840Air Cleaner Elementair_filter
0179-3782Air Cleaner Instlair_filter
0541-1111Air Cleaner (Heavy Duty)air_filter
12-0654Air Filterair_filter
12-0661Batterybattery
12-0660Beltbelt
12-0659Coolant Filtercoolant_filter
0524-0826Sealant-Thread 577 (250ml)fluid
0149-2744Separator-Fuel/Waterfuel_filter
12-0658Fuel Filterfuel_filter
0155-4285Gasket-Exhaustgasket
0155-4286Gasketgasket
0130-6174Hose-Radiator-Tophose
0130-6175Hose-Radiator-Bottomhose
0501-0874Line-Fuel (Return)hose
0501-0875Line-Fuel (Feed)hose
0501-0955Line - Fuel (3/8" x 740mm)hose
0501-0956Line-Fuel (3/16" x 850mm)hose
0502-1507Adapter-Hose (Oil)hose
0503-0685Clamp-Hose (6mm-16mm)hose
0503-1620Hose-Fuel (3/8" ID X 5/8" OD)hose
0503-2474-06Hose-Steamhose
0503-2474-07Hose-Steamhose
0503-2546Hose-Flexiblehose
0503-2633-01Hose-Drainhose
0503-2653Hose-Radiator-Tophose
0503-2654Hose-Radiator-Bottomhose
12-0657Oil Filteroil_filter
0100-3922Engine-B3.3G1other_service
0100-3985Engine-Accessoriesother_service
0130-6147Cooling Fan (Denso radiator)other_service
0130-6149Radiator-B3.3 (also listed as Radiator-SRF)other_service
0130-6406Radiator Capother_service
0130-6598Radiator-SRFother_service
0130-6600Radiator Capother_service
0155-4215Guard-Exhaust (Support)other_service
0155-4311-02Guard-Exhaustother_service
0159-1552Cap-Filler (fuel tank)other_service
0179-3786Heater Instlother_service
0179-3998Muffler Instl - Enclosureother_service
0179-4468Battery Charger Instlother_service
0179-4489Radiator Instlother_service
0179-4498Genset Instl (SRF Radiator)other_service
0179-4636Skid Assy (With Tank)other_service
0179-4900Circuit Breaker Instl (MCCB)other_service
0179-4915Circuit Breaker Instl (MCB)other_service
0300-6031Control Assyother_service
0320-1981-01Accessories-CB (SD Contact)other_service
0320-1981-02Accessories-CB (Shunt Trip)other_service
0320-2225-01Accessories-CB (Shunt Trip)other_service
0320-2225-02Accessories-CB (SD Contact)other_service
0331-0618-02Locknut Conduitother_service
0332-4001-01Rail-Terminal Block (300mm)other_service
0333-0690Heater-Engine Coolant-240v.other_service
0333-0699Heater-Engine Coolant-120v.other_service
0337-3583-03Strap-Groundother_service
0337-3583-04Strap-Groundother_service
0338-4487Harness-Engine (Mechanical governor)other_service
0338-4646Harness-Engineother_service
0338-4720Harness-Engine (Electronic governor)other_service
0338-4819-02Harness ACother_service
0338-4819-03Harness ACother_service
0405-9086Enclosure Assyother_service
0416-1242Batteryother_service
0504-0264-01Valve-Hydraulic (Oil)other_service
0504-0267Valve-Ball M22 lockother_service
0504-0284Valve-Drain (1/2"BSP)other_service
0505-0019Bushing-Reducerother_service
0505-2235Adaptor-Pipeother_service
0526-0399-56Washer-Flat (M5)other_service
0526-0399-60Washer-Flat (M8)other_service
0526-0399-62Washer-Flat (M10)other_service
0541-1161Muffler - Loose (Option)other_service
0800-0309-93Screw-Hex Head (M5)other_service
0800-3017-19Screw-Hex Head (M8 X 20)other_service
0800-3017-35Screw HHC (M10)other_service
0800-3017-37Screw-Hex Head (M10 X 25)other_service
0850-0114-52Washer-Lock (M5)other_service
0850-0114-54Washer-Lock (M8)other_service
0850-0114-55Washer-Lock (M10)other_service
0862-0026-55Nut-Hex (M8)other_service
0862-0026-56Nut Hex (M10)other_service
0872-0020-01Standoffother_service
0872-0021Standoffother_service
A11-TB1-6REMOTE STARTother_service
A11-TB1-7(REMOTE START)other_service
TB1-5Black / Whiteother_service
TB1-6Control box terminal (TB1-6)other_service
TB1-7B+ OUTPUTother_service
TB1-8Jump TB1-8 to 10 Harness Relay #1 COM Blue N/O White / Blueother_service
0120-1346Pump-Oilpump
0150-2651Speed Sensor-Magsensor
0193-0430-01Sender-Pressuresensor
0193-0562Gauge-Fuel Levelsensor
0193-0567Gauge-Fuel Levelsensor
0193-0568Coolant Level Switch / Sensor-Low Coolant Levelsensor
0309-0436Sender-Temperature (E2, E4)sensor
0309-0641-19Sender-Pressure / Switch-Pressuresensor
0309-0707-04Switch-Level (Fuel)sensor
12-0662Spark Plugspark_plug
S103Selector switchswitch
0193-0432Thermostatthermostat

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Common questions

What is the displacement of the Cummins/Onan B3.3-G1?

The Cummins/Onan B3.3-G1 has a displacement of 3.3 liters.

Which generators use the Cummins/Onan B3.3-G1 engine?

The Cummins/Onan B3.3-G1 powers 2 generator set(s), including Cummins/Onan C22 D5, Cummins/Onan C25 D6.

What is a common problem with the Cummins/Onan B3.3-G1 engine?

A commonly reported issue on generators using the Cummins/Onan B3.3-G1 is: Undervoltage sensor pickup and dropout adjustable from 85-100% and 75-98%. Fix: Dropout adjustable delay from 0.1-30 sec..