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Cummins/Onan — Drive shaft installation

Installation

From a Cummins/Onan owner's manual covering: CFP-015, CFP11E, CFP15E, CFP23E, CFP30E, CFP50, CFP59, CFP5E, CFP60E, CFP7E, CFP83, CFP83-F10…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan CFP23E, Cummins/Onan CFP83-F10, Cummins/Onan CFP83 engine

Before you start

  • Do not use the engine lifting points for assembly!

Procedure

  1. Ensure the engine and pump are correctly aligned.
  2. Verify engine position centered on frame side to side within +/- .76 mm (.03 in).
  3. Align engine center line to pump center line within +/- .76 mm (.03 in).
  4. Ensure pump center line to engine crankshaft center line (vertical) is 2 degrees +/- 1 degree.
  5. Ensure drive shaft mounting flanges are parallel.
  6. Lubricate the grease fittings on the drive shaft universal joint.
  7. Check engine is installed per pump manufacturer's specifications.

Tools required

Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.

Specs & values

  • Alignment +/- .76 mm (.03 in)
  • 2 degrees +/- 1 degree

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan CFP23E →, Cummins/Onan CFP83-F10 →

Source: Cummins/Onan owner's 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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