The engine dataplate provides important facts about the engine. The engine serial number (ESN) and control parts list (CPL) provide information for service and ordering parts. The engine dataplate must not be changed unless approved by Cummins Inc.
The dataplate is located on the top side of the gear housing.
Have the following engine data available when communicating with a Cummins® Authorized Repair Location:
Engine serial number (ESN)
Control parts list (CPL)
Model
Horsepower and rpm rating.
If the engine dataplate (1) is not legible, the engine serial number (ESN) (2) can be found on the engine block on top of the lubricating oil cooler housing. Additional engine information is on the ECM dataplate.
The engine dataplate provides important facts about the engine. The engine serial number (ESN) and control parts list (CPL) provide information for service and ordering parts. The engine dataplate must not be changed unless approved by Cummins Inc.
The dataplate for marine engines is located on the top front of the valve cover for both the QSC and QSL engines.
If the engine dataplate (1) is not legible, the engine serial number (ESN) (2) can be found on the engine block on top of the lubricating oil cooler housing. Additional engine information is on the electronic control module (ECM) dataplate.
The Cummins® Accumulator Pump System (CAPS) fuel injection pump dataplate is located on the side of the injection pump. The dataplate contains the following information:
ISLe4 engines are fitted with a dosing control unit which is part of the aftertreatment system. The dosing control unit dataplate is located on the front edge of the dosing control unit, as shown (1). The dataplate contains the following information:
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