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Overview Created: Feb 25, 2016 Edited: Jul 19, 2016

VEHICLE TYPE Industrial FUEL TYPE Diesel ENGINE CODE QSC

MAKE CUMMINS MODEL QSC YEAR 1998-2016 VIN LITER 8.3 CID 505 CYL L 6
BORE/STROKE 4.4897" (114.040 MM) 5.315" (135.001 MM)
COMPRESSION RATIO FIRING ORDER 1-5-3-6-2-4
COMMENT 24 VALVE HEAD INTFR

Cylinder Head
Casting
Head Information Specifications

New Thickness/Meaured At 4.560-4.565" (115.825-115.950 MM)

Minimum Thickness 4.520" (114.808 MM)
Warp Spec. .003" WIDTH & .008" LENGTH

Chamber Volume (cc)

Surface Finish
OHC Camshaft Bore Diameter
Injector Tip Protrusion Non Adjustable
Lifter Bore Diameter
Comments

Valve
Valve Information Intake Exhaust

Installed Stem Height

Stem Diameter .3126-.3142" (7.940-7.980 MM) .3126-.3142" (7.940-7.980 MM)

Total Length

Head Diameter

Angle .030º .045º

Margin .031" MIN (.790 MM) .031" MIN (.790 MM)

Recession .033-.053" (.859-1.320 MM) .033-.053" (.859-1.320 MM)

Valve Guide Information Intake Exhaust

Guide Height BORE DIAM=.3157-.3185" (8.019- BORE DIAM=.3157-.3185" (8.019-8.071

8.071 MM) MM)
Guide Clearance .0031-.0043" (.079-.109 MM) .0031-.0043" (.079-.109 MM)

Guide OD

Valve seal Type

Valve Seat Information Intake Exhaust

Seat Width .055-.079" (1.400-2.000 MM) .084-.087" (2.214-2.220 MM)

Seat Angle 30º 45º

Seat Outside Diameter

Seat Inside Diameter

Seat Insert Height

Seat Insert Bore Diameter

Seat Insert Bore Depth

Valve Spring
Outer or Single Spring Intake Exhaust

Free Length 2.340" (59.000 MM) 2.340" (59.000 MM)

Installed Height

Open Test Pressure 203-227# @ 1.200" 203-227# @ 1.200", W/ROTATOR 198-

223#'S @ 1.070"
Close Test Pressure

Inner Spring Intake Exhaust

Free Length

Installed Height

Open Test Pressure

CloseTest Pressure

Roker shaft
Description Specification

Shaft Diameter .8650" MIN (21.965 MM)

Bore Diameter .8670" MIN (22.027 MM)

Oil Clearance

Rock Arm Ratio

Installation
Description Intake

Intake Valve Lash .006-.022" (.152-.559 MM)

Exhaust Valve Lash .015-.032" (.381-.813 MM)

Lash Adjustment Method

Precup Torque Spec.

Cylinder Head Torque 108 FT/LBS, REPEAT 108 FT/LBS, +90º ADDITIONAL TURN

Camshaft Cap Torque

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Crystal Lake, IL 60014-7592
Ph.8155267348

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Overview Created: Feb 25, 2016 Edited: Jul 19, 2016

VEHICLE TYPE Industrial FUEL TYPE Diesel ENGINE CODE QSC

MAKE CUMMINS MODEL QSC YEAR 1998-2016 VIN LITER 8.3 CID 505 CYL L 6
BORE/STROKE 4.4897" (114.040 MM) 5.315" (135.001 MM)
COMPRESSION RATIO FIRING ORDER 1-5-3-6-2-4
COMMENT 24 VALVE HEAD INTFR
Cylinder Block
Cylinder Block
Description Specifications

Cylinder Bore Diameter 4.4897" (114.040 MM)

Torque Plate
Cylinder Bore Finish
Deck Height 14.2545-14.2550"
Measured At Main centerline to deck
Surface Finish
Main to Cam Bore Distance
Main to Pan Rail Distance
Bore Center to Center

Lifter Bore Diameter

Main Saddle Width See Below

Comments width of thrust is 1.402" where the washers set. Recessed next to the bearing
surface @ 1.040" and a depth of .144"
Piston
Description Specifications

Compression Height

Piston Protrusion .017-.022" above deck, reported

Skirt Oil Clearance

Piston to Rod Assembly Orientation The angle spilt of the connecting rod faces intake side

Piston Pin Diameter 1.7715-1.7718" (44.997-45.003 MM)

Piston Pin Type FLOAT

Piston Pin Bore Diameter 1.7719-1.7721" (45-006-45.012 MM)

Piston Ring Gap TOP .014-.028", 2ND .014-.028", OIL .012-.028"

Housing Bore
Description Specifications

Main Bore Diameter 4.1333-4.1344" (104.986-105.014 MM)

Seal Bore Diameter ** CAUTION TWO DIFFERENT SIZE THRUST BEARINGS **

Main Cap Torque 37, 70 FT/LBS, +60º

Additional Main Cap Bolts

Camshaft Bore Diameter - 2.5200" MAX (64.010 MM)
- W CAM BUSHING: 2.3645-2.3670"
-
-
Auxiliary Shaft Bore Diameter -
-
Balance Shaft Bore Diameter -
-
Cylinder Sleeve
Description Specifications

Sleeve Protrusion .0010-.0048" (.026-.122 MM)

Sleeve Flange Outside Diameter

Sleeve Fit PRESS ** CAUTION 3 DIFFERENT SLEEVES MATCH OLD ONE'S

Sleeve Flange Height

Sleeve Upper Fit Diameter 5.1550-5.1558" (130.938-130.958 MM)

Sleeve Bottom Fit Diameter

Cylinder Block Lower Bore Specifications

Depth

Inside Diamater 5.1535-5.1550" (130.900-130.950 MM)

Fit PRESS FIT

Cylinder Block Counter/Upper Specifications

Bore
Depth 4.8397-4.8425" (122.930-123.000 MM)

Lower Bore Depth Daimeter 5.1535-5.1550" (130.900-130.950 MM)

Spacer/Deck Plate Thickness

Outside Diamater 5.1550-5.1558" (130.938-130.958 MM)

 AERA
500 Coventry Lane Suite 180
Crystal Lake, IL 60014-7592
Ph.8155267348

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The information contained within PROSIS PRO is provided by the best available sources. AERA does not assume
responsibility for data accuracy or consequences of its application. Members and others are not authorized to reproduce
or distribute this material or issue it to branches, divisions or subsidiaries at a different location. ©Copyright AERA 2014

Overview Created: Feb 25, 2016 Edited: Jul 19, 2016

VEHICLE TYPE Industrial FUEL TYPE Diesel ENGINE CODE QSC

MAKE CUMMINS MODEL QSC YEAR 1998-2016 VIN LITER 8.3 CID 505 CYL L 6
BORE/STROKE 4.4897" (114.040 MM) 5.315" (135.001 MM)
COMPRESSION RATIO FIRING ORDER 1-5-3-6-2-4
COMMENT 24 VALVE HEAD INTFR

Crankshaft
Crankshaft
Description Specifications

Stroke 5.315" (135.001 MM)

Cylinder Bore 4.4897" (114.040 MM)
Comments

Rod Journal
Description Specifications

Rod Journal Diameter 2.9921-2.9931" (76.000-76.026 MM)

Journal Width

Fillet Radius

Oil Clearance .0015-.0045" (.038-.116 MM)

Main Journal
Description Specifications

Pos. 1 - 3.8588-3.8595" (98.006-98.032 MM)

Pos. 2 -

Pos. 3 -

Pos. 4 -

Pos. 5 -

Pos. 6 -

Oil Clearance .0026-.0053" (.066-.135 MM)

End Play .005-.013" (.127-.330 MM)

Fillet Radius

Main Journal Width 1.6920-1.6960" (42.976-43.078 MM) @ #4

Rear Seal Diameter 5.1170-5.1190" (129.972-130.023 MM) INSTALL DRY

Front Seal Diameter

Pulley Diameter .942-.945" (23.920-24.000 MM)

Gear Diameter 2.9912-2.9924" (75.987-76.006 MM)

Hardness

Journal Finish

Balance
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500 Coventry Lane Suite 180
Crystal Lake, IL 60014-7592
Ph.8155267348

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or distribute this material or issue it to branches, divisions or subsidiaries at a different location. ©Copyright AERA 2014

Overview Created: Feb 25, 2016 Edited: Jul 19, 2016

VEHICLE TYPE Industrial FUEL TYPE Diesel ENGINE CODE QSC

MAKE CUMMINS MODEL QSC YEAR 1998-2016 VIN LITER 8.3 CID 505 CYL L 6
BORE/STROKE 4.4897" (114.040 MM) 5.315" (135.001 MM)
COMPRESSION RATIO FIRING ORDER 1-5-3-6-2-4
COMMENT 24 VALVE HEAD INTFR

Connecting Rod
Connecting Rod
Description Specifications

Big End Housing Bore 3.1885-3.1895" (80.987-81.013 MM)

Beam Length
Big End Width

Big End Side Clearance .004-.013" (.100-.330 MM)

Connecting Rod Torque FOR TESTING:89 FT/LBS, FOR ASSEMBLY: 26,52 FT/LBS, +60°

Bolt Diameter

Small End Bore For Bushing 1.9286-1.9296" (48.986-49.012 MM)

Small End Bore Finished ID 1.7726-1.7730" (45.023-45.035 MM)

Small End Oil Clearance

Center To Center Distance

Twist/Bend .006" MAX TWIST

Comment
 AERA
500 Coventry Lane Suite 180
Crystal Lake, IL 60014-7592
Ph.8155267348

Thank you for your support of AERA

The information contained within PROSIS PRO is provided by the best available sources. AERA does not assume
responsibility for data accuracy or consequences of its application. Members and others are not authorized to reproduce
or distribute this material or issue it to branches, divisions or subsidiaries at a different location. ©Copyright AERA 2014

Overview Created: Feb 25, 2016 Edited: Jul 19, 2016

VEHICLE TYPE Industrial FUEL TYPE Diesel ENGINE CODE QSC

MAKE CUMMINS MODEL QSC YEAR 1998-2016 VIN LITER 8.3 CID 505 CYL L 6
BORE/STROKE 4.4897" (114.040 MM) 5.315" (135.001 MM)
COMPRESSION RATIO FIRING ORDER 1-5-3-6-2-4
COMMENT 24 VALVE HEAD INTFR

Camshaft
Camshaft
Description Specifications

Camshaft Journal Diameters - 2.3607-2.3627" (59.962-60.013 MM)

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total Length
Journal Oil Clearance .0018-.0063" (.045-.160 MM)

Cam End Play .0047" (.120 MM), .0181" (.460 MM) MAX

Lifter Type

Lifter Diameter .6270-.6290" (15.936-15.977 MM)

Camshaft Gear Bolt Torque HEAT GEAR FOR 45 MINUTES AT NO MORE THAN 400° F

Comments

Camshaft Journal Specifications

Auxiliary Journal Specifications

Auxiliary Journal Oil Clearance

Auxiliary Journal Diameters -

-
-
-
Timing Gear Lash .003-.013" (.080-.330 MM)

Lobe Configuration
Lobe Configuration Information Intake Exhaust

Lobe lift

Duration at 0.050"

Center Line

Valve Event Timing Marks at .050"

Description Intake/Exhaust

Lobe Separation

Base Circle New

Base Circle Min

AERA
500 Coventry Lane Suite 180
Crystal Lake, IL 60014-7592
Ph.8155267348

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The information contained within PROSIS PRO is provided by the best available sources. AERA does not assume
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or distribute this material or issue it to branches, divisions or subsidiaries at a different location. ©Copyright AERA 2014

Overview Created: Feb 25, 2016 Edited: Jul 19, 2016

VEHICLE TYPE Industrial FUEL TYPE Diesel ENGINE CODE QSC

MAKE CUMMINS MODEL QSC YEAR 1998-2016 VIN LITER 8.3 CID 505 CYL L 6
BORE/STROKE 4.4897" (114.040 MM) 5.315" (135.001 MM)
COMPRESSION RATIO FIRING ORDER 1-5-3-6-2-4
COMMENT 24 VALVE HEAD INTFR

Torque/Tune-Up
Torque Specifications
Description Specifications

Intake Manifold CONNECTION : 212 IN/LBS

Exhaust Manifold 39 FT/LBS
Flywheel 101 FT/LBS

Flywheel Bolt Sealer

Flywheel Surfacing

Damper 92 FT/LBS

Damper Bolt Sealer

Main Bearing Cap 37, 70 FT/LBS, +60º

Additional Main Cap Bolts

Connecting Rod FOR TESTING:89 FT/LBS, FOR ASSEMBLY: 26,52 FT/LBS, +60°

Cylinder Head 108 FT/LBS, REPEAT 108 FT/LBS, +90º ADDITIONAL TURN

Camshaft Cap Torque

Camshaft Gear Bolt HEAT GEAR FOR 45 MINUTES AT NO MORE THAN 400° F

Comments

Additional Torque Specifications

TIMING GEAR COVER 18 FT/LBS, BOSCH MW PUMP 106 IN/LBS REMOVE PIN 144FT/LB

ROCKER LEVER PEDESTAL 41 FT/LBS

IDLER PULLEY BRACKET 32 FT/LBS, IDLER PULLEY

ROCKER LEVER COVER 106 INCH/LBS

IDLER PULLEY 8MM=18 FT/LBS, 10MM=32 FT/LBS

BOSCH MW PUMP 106 IN/LBS REMOVE PIN, THEN 144 FT/LBS

THRUST PLATE 18 FT/LBS

Tune-Up Specifications
Description Specifications
Idle Speed (rpm)

Compression Ratio

Firing Order 1-5-3-6-2-4

Spark Plug Gap

Ignition Timing

Oil Pressure At Idle 10 PSI MIN

Oil Pressure

Intake Valve Lash .006-.022"

Exhaust Valve Lash .015-.032" (.381-.813 MM)

Lash Adjustment Method

Comments
 AERA
500 Coventry Lane Suite 180
Crystal Lake, IL 60014-7592
Ph.8155267348

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The information contained within PROSIS PRO is provided by the best available sources. AERA does not assume
responsibility for data accuracy or consequences of its application. Members and others are not authorized to reproduce
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Overview Created: Feb 25, 2016 Edited: Jul 19, 2016

VEHICLE TYPE Industrial FUEL TYPE Diesel ENGINE CODE QSC

MAKE CUMMINS MODEL QSC YEAR 1998-2016 VIN LITER 8.3 CID 505 CYL L 6
BORE/STROKE 4.4897" (114.040 MM) 5.315" (135.001 MM)
COMPRESSION RATIO FIRING ORDER 1-5-3-6-2-4
COMMENT 24 VALVE HEAD INTFR

Diagrams

FIGURE 7. COMPOSITE OIL PAN Oil Pump Gear Back Lash Main Cap Bolt Tightening
BOLT TORQUE SEQUENCE, Sequence

Camshaft To Crankshaft Timing Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Oil Flow Diagram A
Marks Sequence

Engine Oil Diagram B