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Cummins/Onan 6.5NH - 3CR / 6000 A — Governor Cup Removal and Installation

Repair & overhaul

For the Cummins/Onan 6.5NH - 3CR / 6000 A, from the Cummins/Onan service manual.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan NH engine

Procedure

  1. With the gear cover removed, remove the snap ring from the camshaft center pin.
  2. Catch the flyballs while sliding the cup off.
  3. Replace any flyball that is grooved or has a flat spot; replace a worn ball spacer.
  4. The cup must spin freely on the center pin without excessive looseness or wobble; replace a grooved or rough cup.
  5. When installing, tilt the engine so the gear is up, put the flyballs in place and install the cup and snap ring on the center pin.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Camshaft center pin extends 3/4 inch; governor cup travel 7/32 inch

Source: Cummins/Onan service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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