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CUMMINGS MARINE DIESEL ENGINE

CUMMINGS MARINE DIESEL ENGINE

CUMMINGS MARINE DIESEL ENGINE

(OP)
We have a Cummings marine diesel engine. This engine was manufactured by Kirloskar Cummings Ltd, January 1993 in Pure India. Model # VTA-28-M2. The original serial number was engraved in the engine block and was also stamped on an aluminum ID plate which was attached to the engine block. We purchased the new engine in 1995 and installed it in a   75 ft boat. Sometime between the date of manufacture and the time we purchased this engine the letter 'R' was added to both the ID plate serial number and the engine block serial number. The 'R' appears to have been punched using a hand held punch and hammer. My question is,does anybody have any ideas as to why this letter would have been added to the serial number? If anybody could help shed some light on this mystery it would be much appreciated.   

RE: CUMMINGS MARINE DIESEL ENGINE

Just guessing here, right hand rotation?...Mike

RE: CUMMINGS MARINE DIESEL ENGINE

R = rebuilt/remanufactured.  maybe...

RE: CUMMINGS MARINE DIESEL ENGINE

Sorry this is so long after your initial post, it's been awhile since I've been to the site!

The R is not related to rotation, the transmissions take care of that.  I've been told by a reliable source that spent many years within Cummins (the 'g' is invisible..) the the R stands for ReCon, a division of Cummins, Inc. that reconditions (aka rebuilds) everything from individual components (turbos, water pumps, etc.) to complete engines with the intent that they're to be sold as rebuilt, not brand spanking new.

RE: CUMMINGS MARINE DIESEL ENGINE

(OP)
Hi Wab
Thanks for the information regarding the letter R on this engine. Do you know if it would be possible to retrieve specific information on individual engines?

RE: CUMMINGS MARINE DIESEL ENGINE

does any body have informations about prevention of cracks on the diesel marine engine cylinder blosk?

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