Do not damage the machined gasket surfaces or the camshaft bushings if the bushings have not been removed.
Use a gasket scraper, wire brush, or a fibrous abrasive pad such as Scotch-Brite™ Number 7447, Part Number 3823258, or its equivalent to clean heavy deposits from the cylinder block.
When using solvents, acids, or alkaline materials for cleaning, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for use. Wear goggles and protective clothing to reduce the possibility of personal injury.
WARNING
Some solvents are flammable and toxic. Read the manufacturer’s instructions before using.
NOTE: Cummins Inc. does not recommend any specific cleaning solution.
Remove the block from the engine stand. Put the block in a cleaning tank.
Follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the cleaning tank and the manufacturer of the cleaning solution.
Starting fluid is highly flammable and explosive. Keep flames, sparks, and arcing switches away from starting fluid.
Clean the cylinder block counterbores with a suitable hydrocarbon solvent such as naptha, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), or trichlorethane 1, 1, 1 (methyl chloroform).
If the cylinder block is not going to be used immediately, apply a coating of preservative oil to prevent rust. Cover the block to prevent dirt from sticking to the oil.
Main bearing service caps do not have the bore machined to a final specification. If the cap is replaced, the main bearing bore must be machined. Use the correct parts of the main bearing boring tool, Part Number ST-1177.
The main bearing caps are marked for position (1) on the camshaft side and the cylinder block identification (2) on the exhaust side. The cylinder block identification number (3) is stamped on the pan rail on the camshaft side of the block. Install the caps in the correct position with the position number to the camshaft side and its part number toward the rear of the engine.
Align the capscrew holes in the cap with the holes in the cylinder block.
Insert the bar through the centering rings while slowly rotating the bar. The bar must turn easily.
If the bar does not turn easily, check to make sure the main bearing caps are installed correctly. If they appear to be okay, move one of the centering rings to another bearing location.
Use your hands to install the checking ring into the main bearing bore. If the ring will not slide through the bore, check the bore for burrs. If the ring will still not slide through the bore, the bore is undersize and must be repaired.
All measurements of the cylinder block must be made when the block is positioned on a flat surface. If the block is mounted on the engine stand, the measurements can be wrong because of distortion.
Inspect the gasket surfaces.
Inspect for burrs or damage.
Use an Arkansas stone or a crocus cloth to remove the burrs.
Check the top surface of the block for wear. If fretting damage, scratches, cracks, or corrosion deeper than 0.08 mm [0.003 in] are present in an area where a head gasket seal ring or a grommet makes contact, the surface must be repaired. There must not be any defect which extends more than 2.41 mm [0.095 in] from the edge of the coolant passage.
Fretting damage in any other area is acceptable if it does not change the protrusion measurement of the counterbore or the cylinder liner.
Use a 610 mm [24 in] caliper to measure the height of the cylinder block from the main bearing bore outside diameter to the cylinder head deck surface.
Cylinder Block Height
mm
in
421.87
MIN
16.609
422.45
MAX
16.632
If the height of the block is less than 422.12 mm [16.619 in], a 0.25 mm [0.010 in] oversize head gasket must be used.
The height of the block must not vary more than 0.05 mm [0.002 in] from end to end of the block. If the block height is not within specifications, the top surface of the block must be machined or the block must be replaced.
If the top surface of the block is machined, the ledge depth of the cylinder liner counterbore must be machined.
Liner installation tool, Part Number 3823615, is used to press the cylinder liner into the cylinder block. Protrusion can be checked while the liner is held down by the installation tool.
Put the force plate (3) across the top of the liner with the step in the liner bore. Tap the top of the force plate with a soft hammer to square up and start the liner into the press fit bore.
Put the installation tool bridge (1) across the liner and install the two cylinder head capscrews finger tight to hold the bridge down. Rotate the force plate until the areas where the protrusion measurements will be taken are exposed.
Use Scotch-Brite™, Part Number 3823258, and a medium grit hone to clean the head deck and the liner counterbore. Wipe clean. Do not use compressed air to clean the block if done in chassis. Compressed air tends to blow dirt and debris into engine cavities and oil passages.
Use concentricity gauge, Part Number ST-1252, to measure the relationship between the upper and the lower bore. The dial indicator reading must not exceed 0.279 mm [0.011 in].
Make sure that the contact points rest against the press fit area below the counterbore when setting and reading the indicator.
If there is a crack, it usually can be seen in the corner between the upper bore area and the ledge.
Most cracks will run horizontally around the counterbore. If any cracks of any size can be seen running horizontally around the counterbore, all the coolant passages that are close to the bore must be repaired.
Cylinder blocks with vertical cracks that extend down over the counterbore ledge that can not be machined out using a 0.750-in long sleeve can not be repaired.
If the liner has not been removed, do so at this time.
Use liner puller ring, Part Number 3823264, and a liner puller, either Part Number 3375627 or Part Number 3376015, to remove all liners.
The liner puller ring is used to retain an upper deck repair sleeve when removing a cylinder liner.
To use, put the puller ring around the liner being removed and position with the flat side clearing the adjacent liner. Rest the feet of the puller on the top of the puller ring and use the puller as instructed.
When machining work is done on an assembled block, special precautions are required to protect other engine components from contamination. To protect cam bushings, main bearings, crankshaft rod journals, and coolant passages, the areas listed below must be covered as noted:
Put chip control plugs, Part Number 3823231, into the lower liner bores to catch metal chips and dust.
Cover the coolant passages in the liner cavity, on the exhaust side, with Damtite, Part Number 3823232, or some type of formable substance such as modeling clay.
Cover the push tube openings, on the cylinder not being machined, with masking tape.
Cover the oil transfer holes with masking tape or plastic plugs.
The boring tool will cover the oil transfer hole and partially cover the push tube opening on the cylinder being machined. Cover the part of the push tube opening not covered by the boring tool base with Damtite, Part Number 3823232, or modeling clay.
Wrap the crankshaft rod journals with clean shop towels and tape to prevent dirt entry into the oil holes.
After machining, clean the liner cavities and capscrew holes of dirt and metal dust with a wet and dry vacuum cleaner.
Check the counterbore tool for bearing wear at least every 6 months or after cutting each 100 counterbores.
Check the machine oil level. Low oil level can cause incorrect bore diameter or poor surface finish.
Use the cylinder liner counterbore tool, Part Number 3377356 or Part Number PT-2050, to machine the counterbore to accept the upper deck repair sleeve.
Install a driver shaft, Part Number ST-1168-46, contained in counterbore tool kit, Part Number 3377356, or its equivalent on the shaft of the counterbore tool for greater leverage.
Adjust the dial indicator to read “0”. Move the shaft toward and away from the indicator.
If the total indicator reading exceeds 0.088 mm [0.0035 in], the bearings are excessively worn and must be replaced. Excessive oil loss can indicate a worn bearing.
Align the counterbore tool with the counterbore by unlocking the drive mechanism and pushing down the drive shaft until the taper cutter seats in the counterbore.
Make sure the cutter plate is in complete contact with the counterbore. This will make sure there is correct alignment.
The setting standard, Part Number ST-1168-52, is precision machined and marked with the serial number of the counterbore tool with which it was shipped. Do not intermix setting standards between counterbore tools.
Use setting standard, Part Number ST-1168-52, to verify the micrometer reading.
Two machining cuts are required to machine the cylinder block to accept a 20/40 oversize lower press fit cylinder liner.
Use a micrometer block, Part Number 3376552. Set one cutting tool, Part Number ST-1168-91, to 6.334 in for the lower press fit diameter. Set a second cutting tool, Part Number ST-1168-91, to 6.588 in for the upper counterbore area.
Retract the cutter plate from the bore and lock the drive in the full upright position.
The cutting tool must be inserted into the cutter holder slot with the puller hole down.
Install the 6.334-in cutting tool for the lower press fit area in the cutter plate. The tool must extend a minimum of 3.0 mm [0.12 in] over the edge of the counterbore. Tighten the set screw for the cutting tool.
The load will increase when the cutter contacts the counterbore ledge. Keep a firm grip and a balanced stance to maintain control and to avoid personal injury.
Attach a 450 maximum RPM drill and machine until the stop collar contacts the counterbore tool housing.
Insert the 6.588-in cutting tool for the upper counterbore into the cutter plate. It must extend a minimum of 3.0 mm [0.12 in] over the edge of the counterbore.
Loosen the set screw for the cutting tool.
The cutting tool must be inserted into the cutter holder slot with the puller hole down.
Use a medium grit hone to remove any burrs and sharp edges from the counterbore area.
Wipe the counterbore area with a clean cloth. Do not use compressed air in chassis. Compressed air tends to blow dirt and debris into engine cavities and oil passages.
Use dial bore gauge, Part Number 3375072, with extension, Part Number 3375073, or equivalent, to measure the lower bore. Use gauge set ring, Part Number 3822913 or Part Number 3823292 (160.88 mm [6.334 in] diameter), to set the dial bore gauge. The lower bore must be 160.85 to 160.90 mm [6.333 to 6.335 in].
If the lower bore diameter is less than 160.85 mm [6.333 in], it must be machined again to the correct dimensions using this same procedure.
If the bore diameter is greater than 160.90 mm [6.335 in], the bore must be fitted with an upper deck repair sleeve. If the bore is already sleeved, continue with the remaining inspections in this procedure.
Use inside micrometers or the liner flange as a go/no-go gauge to check the upper bore.
Check to see if the liner flange fits into the counterbore. If it does not, use an inside micrometer to verify that the press fit will be less than 0.05 mm [0.002 in] on the liner flange.
The oversize lower press fit counterbore must check 167.23 to 167.39 mm [6.584 to 6.590 in]. If the counterbore is less than 167.23 mm [6.584 in], it must be machined again. If the counterbore is greater than 167.39 mm [6.590 in] but less than 167.89 mm [6.610 in], it is acceptable.
Use concentricity gauge, Part Number ST-1252, to measure the relationship between the upper and lower bore. The total indicator reading must not exceed 0.279 mm [0.011 in].
Make sure that the contact points rest against the press fit area below the counterbore when setting and reading the indicator.
If the counterbore depth and the ledge angle have been measured and are correct, do not continue with this procedure. If either the depth or the ledge angle is incorrect, this procedure must be followed.
After the block counterbore and lower bore are machined to 20/40 oversize lower press fit, an upper deck repair sleeve is installed, or protrusion is not correct, the counterbore ledge must be machined to obtain the correct liner protrusion.
Make sure the micrometer is not resting on the liner bead when measuring the flange thickness. Protrusion is measured from the top of the flange. If taken from the bead, protrusion will be low, resulting in a loss of engine compression.
Measure the liner flange thickness of the liner to be installed with micrometers and record.
Use a medium grit hone. Remove any nicks and burrs from the cylinder block head deck surface and the counterbore ledge. Nicks and burrs will prevent the tool from seating correctly.
Use a depth micrometer or a depth gauge, Part Number 3823495, to measure the counterbore depth. Measure at four equally spaced points. Record the measurements.
This will assist in determining the amount of material that must be removed from the counterbore.
When machining work is done on an assembled block, special precautions are required to protect other engine components from contamination. To protect cam bushings, main bearings, crankshaft rod journals, and coolant passages, the areas listed below must be covered as noted:
Put chip control plug, Part Number 3823231, into the lower liner bores to catch metal chips and dust.
Cover the coolant passages in the liner cavity, on the exhaust side, with Damtite, Part Number 3823232, or some type of formable substance such as modeling clay.
Cover the push tube openings, on the cylinder not being machined, with masking tape.
Cover the oil transfer holes with masking tape or plastic plugs.
The boring tool will cover the oil transfer hole and partially cover the push tube opening on the cylinder being machined. Cover the part of the push tube opening not covered by the boring tool base with Damtite, Part Number 3823232, or modeling clay.
Wrap the crankshaft rod journals with clean shop towels and tape to prevent dirt entry into the oil holes.
After machining, clean the liner cavities and capscrew holes of dirt and metal dust with a wet and dry vacuum cleaner.
Align the holes in the adapter plate (4) with four cylinder head capscrew holes in the block. Install the washers, the spacers, and the cylinder head capscrews.
If the sound is not continuous as the handle is turned, use the bit extending device to push the toll bit against the bore opposite the first position.
Turn the tool another one-half turn and listen again for the sound of the bit.
Check for a burr that can mislocate the ledge cutting machine if it touches at only one point.
Put a feeler gauge the thickness of the material to be removed on top of the lower stop collar and turn the top stop collar down until it touches the feeler gauge.
Tighten the thumb screw to lock the top stop collar.
Cut the ledge until the lower stop collar touches the C-spacer.
Adjust the lower stop collar up three marks or less each time and cut until there are three marks, 0.08 mm [0.003 in], left before the lower stop collar touches the upper stop collar.
Use a depth micrometer and measure the counterbore depth in the four places shown.
The four measurements must not vary more than 0.025 mm [0.001 in]. If the measurements exceed the specification, the counterbore ledge must be machined again.
The measurement of the ledge depth must be taken as near to the counterbore radius (1) as possible and as near to the counterbore edge (2) as possible.
Use a depth micrometer and measure the counterbore depth in the four places shown.
The four measurements must not vary more than 0.025 mm [0.001 in]. If the measurements exceed the specifications, the counterbore ledge must be machined again.
The measurement of the ledge depth must be taken as near to the counterbore radius (1) as possible and as near to the counterbore edge (2) as possible.
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