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Cummins/Onan C Series Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan C Series is a generator set powered by a Cummins/Onan 6CT8.3 engine. It holds about 19 L (5.0 gal) of oil and 26 L (6.9 gal) of coolant. The same 6CT8.3 engine also powers generator sets from AKSA.

8.3 L
Displacement
19.0 L
Oil capacity
2
Document types

How to read your Cummins/Onan serial & model number →

Service parts for the C Series

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Fuel system

1 required
2278784Fuel filtersee priceAmazon

Oil system

1 required

Prices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Specifications

Oil capacity19.0 L

Engine

Cummins/Onan 6CT8.3
Oil capacity19.0 L
Coolant capacity26.0 L
Displacement8.3 L

Maintenance & consumables

for the Cummins/Onan 6CT8.3
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterCummins Premium Blue1000 hr
Fuel filterFuel pump-governor combination2278784 Amazon eBay
Oil filterOil & Filter Change, Fuel Filter19096 Amazon eBay FridayParts $18.60
Battery12 Volt 1800, 640, 1280, 480; 24 Volt 900, 320, 640, 2408000 hr
Belt2500 hr
CoolantEvery 64,000 KM [40,000 Miles], 2,000 Hours Or 2 Years Interval2000 hr
Coolant filterDCA48000 hr
OilCummins Premium Blue2000 hr
Spark plug2000 hr

Common questions

What engine does the Cummins/Onan C Series use?

The Cummins/Onan C Series is powered by the Cummins/Onan 6CT8.3 engine.

What's the oil capacity on a Cummins/Onan C Series?

The Cummins/Onan 6CT8.3 engine in the Cummins/Onan C Series has an oil capacity of 19.0 liters.

What oil filter fits the Cummins/Onan C Series?

The Cummins/Onan C Series uses oil filter part number 19096.

What fuel filter does the Cummins/Onan C Series use?

The Cummins/Onan C Series uses fuel filter part number 2278784.

Troubleshooting

6

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
Warm EngineInjection Pump Set too low idle screw setting.Replace pump. Check/adjust low idle speed screw.
Air in Fuel SystemBleed fuel system. See Authorized Repair Facility and check for suction leaks.
Injection Timing incorrectCheck/correct injection timing.
Injector Nozzles Plugged or InoperativeReplace injectors.
Broken Engine MountsReplace mounts.
Wrong High Pressure LinesInstall correct lines.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full Cummins/Onan C Series troubleshooting guide (59 entries) →

Parts

31
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
19094Oil & Filter ChangeOil filter Amazon eBay $500.00
19095Oil & Filter ChangeOil filter Amazon eBay $67.43
19096Oil & Filter Change, Fuel FilterOil filter Amazon eBay FridayParts $18.60
19465Fuel Filter & Chassis LubeFuel filter Amazon eBay $17.99
19469Oil & Filter ChangeOil filter Amazon eBay $38.00
19470Chassis Lube, Check Belts, HosesBelt Amazon eBay
19486Allison 4-Speed Trans Oil ChangeOil Amazon eBay $47.99
19507Allison 4-Speed Trans Oil ChangeOil Amazon eBay
2278784Fuel pump-governor combinationFuel filter Amazon eBay
30211Fuel Filter & Chassis LubeFuel filter Amazon eBay
30216Chassis Lube, Check Belts, HosesBelt Amazon eBay
30363Allison 6-Speed Trans Oil ChangeOil Amazon eBay
DM-3801373Gasket Set - 6CT 8.31Gasket Amazon eBay
DM-3928389Fuel Injector - 6CT 8.31Injector Amazon eBay
FP-6C83PREM6C/6CT8.3 In-Frame Kit w/upper gasket set & oil pan gasket1Gasket Amazon eBay
FP-IFK6C83PREM6C/6CT8.3 In-Frame Kit w/upper gasket set & oil pan gasket1Gasket Amazon eBay
LF3000Lube, Spin-On1Oil filter Amazon $128.45 eBay $76.00
19097Complete ServiceService part / kit Amazon eBay $24.00 FridayParts $30.60
19098Complete Service & CheckService part / kit Amazon eBay
19472Change Differential OilService part / kit Amazon eBay $25.00
DM-3802010Main Bearing Set Standard - 4BT 3.9, 6BT 5.9, 6CT 8.31Service part / kit Amazon eBay
DM-3802439Piston Ring Set - 6CT 8.31Service part / kit Amazon eBay
FP-33568246C/6CT8.3 In-Frame Kit (contains FP-3802403 Cyl Kit)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
FP-33568256C/6CT8.3 In-Frame Kit (contains FP-3802404 Cyl Kit)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
FP-33568266C/6CT8.3 In-Frame Kit (contains FP-3802406 Cyl Kit)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
FP-33568276C/6CT8.3 In-Frame Kit (contains FP-LK92479937 Cyl Kit)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
FP-33575736C/6CT8.3 In-Frame Kit (contains FP-3802263 Piston Kit)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
FP-33575746C/6CT8.3 In-Frame Kit (contains FP-3802601 Piston Kit)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
FP-33578036C/6CT8.3 In-Frame Kit (contains FP-3802344 Piston Kit)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
M-5316172Valve SpringService part / kit Amazon eBay
M-5316173Valve SpringService part / kit Amazon eBay

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Available documents

Engine spec — 4000073 (Cummins/Onan)Service manual (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — Cummins Diesel C Series Manual 1988 (2) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — RV Maintenance Price Brochure List01
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