HomeRepair guides4.Remove the two cap-screws and heavy washers

Cummins — 4.Remove the two cap-screws and heavy washers

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

Browse Cummins generators & specs →

Before you start

  • Note: The adapter plate must be installed so that th
  • the water pump. Note that the two washers are

Procedure

  1. 5. Remove the four cap-screws that hold the housing to
  2. the water pump. Note that the two washers are
  3. heavy washers.
  4. 6. Remove the support brackets. Pull the housing from
  5. the pump.
  6. 7. Remove and discard the o-ring seal.
  7. Remove the Water Pump.
  8. 8. Remove the four cap-screws that hold the adapter
  9. plate to the cylinder block.
  10. Caution: This component weighs 23 kg [50lb.] or
  11. more. To avoid personal injury, use a hoist or get
  12. assistance to lift this component.
  13. 9. Remove the four cap-screws that hold the pump to
  14. the water pump drive.
  15. 10. Remove the pump and the coupling.
  16. 11. Remove the plate from the pump.
  17. 12. Remove and discard the o-ring and gasket.
  18. 13. Check the water pump for reuse.
  19. Install the Water Pump.
  20. 14. Install the o-ring seal in the groove in the water
  21. pump adapter plate. Use vegetable oil to lubricate
  22. the o-ring.
  23. Note: The adapter plate must be installed so that th
  24. groove in the plate is toward the pump.
  25. 15. Install the adapter plate on the water pump.

Tools required

  • more. To avoid personal injury, use a hoist or get
  • 22. Install the gasket between the adapter plate and the
  • 8. Remove the four cap-screws that hold the adapter

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.