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Cummins/Onan — Time Ignition (MCCK)

Adjustments

From a Cummins/Onan service manual covering: 12.0MDJC-3CR, 12.0MDJF-53CR, 15.0MDJF-18R, 15.0MDJF-3CR, 3.0MDJA, 3.0MDJA-3CR, 3omDJaiR, 4.0MCCK-3CR, 6.0MDJE-518R, 6.0MDJE-53CR, 6.5MCCK-3CR, 6.OMDJE-S18R…. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan 12.0MDJF-53CR, Cummins/Onan 15.0MDJF-3CR, Cummins/Onan 3.0MDJA, Cummins/Onan 6.0MDJE-518R, Cummins/Onan 6.0MDJE-53CR, Cummins/Onan 6.5MCCK-3CR

Procedure

  1. Crank engine to fully open breaker points.
  2. Loosen locking screws and turn cam to adjust.
  3. Set point gap to .020 inch (0.51 mm).
  4. Shift breaker point box to align timing mark.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • 0.020 inch (0.51 mm) point gap
  • 20° timing mark

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan 12.0MDJF-53CR →, Cummins/Onan 15.0MDJF-3CR →, Cummins/Onan 3.0MDJA →, Cummins/Onan 6.0MDJE-518R →, Cummins/Onan 6.0MDJE-53CR →, Cummins/Onan 6.5MCCK-3CR →

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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