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