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Cummins — 3. Mount the ignition coils and connect them to spark

For these Cummins models: G-1710, G-495, G-743, G-855, GTA-1710, GTA-743, GTA-855.

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Procedure

  1. 4. Connect the leads of the harness to the positive termi-
  2. 5. On six cylinder engines, the coils on #1 and #6, #2 and
  3. 6. Connect the leads of the harness to the positive
  4. 7. Running the white shutdown lead next to the gray pick-
  5. 1. Set the engine so that the #1 cylinder is at the ignition
  6. 2. Line up the red rotating line with the stationary CW
  7. 3. Reinstall the cover to the unit, engaging the gears, and
  8. 4. Securely tighten the four fastening screws.
  9. 5. Final timing should be checked using a timing light with
  10. 6. Altronic tll Output Voltmeter Reading
  11. 7. Install the Altronic Ill to the engine as described above
  12. 8. On the twelve cylinder engines, the coils that are
  13. 9. The negative terminals of the coils on the cylinders
  14. 10. Connect the leads of the harness to the positive
  15. 1. Shut off the main gas supply valve,
  16. 2. Remove air intake piping from the carburetor.
  17. 3. Remove gas supply line fromm the pressure reduction
  18. 4. Remove throttle linkage from the carburetor.
  19. 5. Remove clamps securing the pressure reduction valve
  20. 6. Remove capscrews and washers securing the

Source: manual:CUMMINS G495 G743 G855 GTA743A GTA743B GTA855 G1710 GTA1710 Operation and Maintenance Manual (2).pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.