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Cummins — 6. Remove the thermostats and seals.

For these Cummins models: GTA38, GTA38, GTA50, GTA50.

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Before you start

  • Note: If the engine being service d is a GTA50, be
  • Note: Install the seal no more than 0.51 mm [0.020

Procedure

  1. 8. Check the thermostat for wear or damage, Check for
  2. proper operation,
  3. 9. The seal must be installed with the part number up.
  4. 10. Use a mallet and seal driver Part No. 3375411.
  5. Install the seal.
  6. Note: Install the seal no more than 0.51 mm [0.020
  7. in.] below the top of the cast edge.
  8. 11. Install the thermostat by pushing on the outer rim.
  9. Note: If the engine being service d is a GTA50, be
  10. sure that the correct thermostat is installed.
  11. The K50 thermostats contain a nitrile rubber seat
  12. vulcanized to the brass collar at the barrel seat. This
  13. seat prevents coolant leakage and wear. The ther-
  14. mostat with the rubber seat must be on GTA5
  15. 0
  16. engines. The thermostat with the rubber seat is not
  17. required for the GTA38 engine, but can be installed.
  18. 12. install a new gasket. Install the thermostat housing
  19. and cap-screws.
  20. 13, Tighten the cap-screws to 45 Nem [35 ft-lb].

Specs & torque values

  • up
  • 35 ft-lb

Source: manual:Cummins Gas GTA38-50 Manual 1999 (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.