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Cummins — ¢ Coolant Filter Replacement

For these Cummins models: GTA8.3, GTA8.3 CD1, GTAR 3.

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Procedure

  1. 4. Open the shutoff valve and install the coolant system
  2. 5. Operate the engine until the coofant temperature is
  3. 6. After the air has been purged from the system, check me
  4. 1. Remove the air crossover tube (water-to-air system only).
  5. 2. Disconnect the support clamps, hose clamps, and v
  6. 3. Remove the valve cover.
  7. 4. Locate top dead center (TDC) for cylinder No 1 by
  8. 5. Use a feeler gauge to check or set clearance.
  9. 6. Check or set valves with the engine cold (below 60° C
  10. 7. After finding TDC for cylinder No. 1 use a flathead
  11. 8. Tighten the locknut using a torque value of 24 Nem
  12. 9. Mark the vibration damper and rotate the engine 360
  13. 10. Using a flathead screwdriver and set the following
  14. 11. Tighten the locknut using a torque value of 24 Nem
  15. 12. Install the rubber seal into the groove in the valve
  16. 13. Install the valve cover using a torque value of 24
  17. 14. Install the crankcase vent tube and secure with the
  18. 15. Install the air crossover tube (water - to - air only).

Source: manual:CUMMINS GTA 8.3 Operation and Maintenance Manual 2001 (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.