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

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Before you start

  • Caution: The flexible hose may still have gas pres-
  • Caution: Wear protective clothing to prevent personal

Procedure

  1. 8. Connect the wiring to the alternator.
  2. 9. Connect the batteries and remove the tags.
  3. Starter Motor - Remove and Install
  4. Preparatory Steps
  5. Remove
  6. 1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
  7. 2. Identify the electrical wire with a tag indicating loca-
  8. tion.
  9. 3. Remove the battery cable from the solenoid.
  10. 4. Remove the starting motor cap-screws, the starter,
  11. spacers and the gaskets. Discard the gaskets.
  12. install
  13. Note: Installation of the top electric starting motor
  14. first will simplify the installation of both starting
  15. motors.
  16. 5. Install any gaskets.
  17. 6. Install the starting motor with three lock washers and
  18. capscrews.
  19. Torque Value: 215 N m [160 ft-lb]
  20. 7. Install the electrical connections to the starter motor.

Specs & torque values

  • 160 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.