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

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

  • 35 ft-lb
  • up

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.