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Clearly engine data plates contain necessary information, but sometimes they can become unreadable. Below you’ll find a list of Cummins data plate and serial number locations sure to speed identification. From the ISX Series to the 6CTA, we have them all.
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The long narrow metal tag that is attached to the front cover/gear housing contains the dataplate information. If you have lost the tag, look on the left side of the block, when looking from the front of the engine, above the oil cooler housing.
The long narrow metal tag that is attached to the front cover/gear housing contains the dataplate information. If you have lost the tag, look on the left side of the block, when looking from the front of the engine, above the oil cooler housing.
The dataplate typically located on the engine rocker cover, but may be located on the side of the gear housing. It includes the following information:
The dataplate is located on the top side of the gear housing. It includes the following information:
The dataplate is located on the fuel pump side of the engine, on the rocker housing. It includes the following information:
The dataplate is located on top of the rocker lever cover. It includes the following information:
The dataplate is located on the left bank side of the front gear cover. It includes the following information:
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