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Cummins — This inspection includes adjustment of valves and belts

For these Cummins models: G-1710, G-495, G-743, G-855, GTA-1710, GTA-743, GTA-855.

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Procedure

  1. 2. When an engine has been stored for a period of six
  2. 1. When recommissioning a stored engine, care should
  3. 2. Pressurize the lubricating system including the turbo-
  4. 3. The engine is now ready to start.
  5. 1. Coupling driven Altronic alternators mount to the
  6. 2. The 3-prong harness connector and 5-prong pick-up
  7. 3. Mount the ignition coils and connect them to spark
  8. 4. Connect the leads of the harness to the positive termi-
  9. 5. On six cylinder engines, the coils on #1 and #6, #2 and
  10. 6. Connect the leads of the harness to the positive
  11. 7. Running the white shutdown lead next to the gray pick-
  12. 1. Set the engine so that the #1 cylinder is at the ignition
  13. 2. Line up the red rotating line with the stationary CW
  14. 3. Reinstall the cover to the unit, engaging the gears, and
  15. 4. Securely tighten the four fastening screws.
  16. 5. Final timing should be checked using a timing light with
  17. 6. Altronic tll Output Voltmeter Reading
  18. 7. Install the Altronic Ill to the engine as described above
  19. 8. On the twelve cylinder engines, the coils that are
  20. 9. The negative terminals of the coils on the cylinders

Source: manual:CUMMINS G495 G743 G855 GTA743A GTA743B GTA855 G1710 GTA1710 Operation and Maintenance Manual (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.