The Cummins NT-Series engines have been service proven through millions of hours of operation in some of the world’s most demanding applications. The 14 litre, sixcylinder NTA855 has been engineered to handle higher injection pressures, with redesigned overhead arrangement, pistons, crankshaft and camshaft. A gear train with high contact ratio spur gears also eliminates unwanted thrust loads and reduces noise.

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How Does a Diesel Engine Start?So how does a diesel engine turn fuel into power? Diesel engines operate using the same four strokes as gas engines:Intake stroke: In this phase, the piston travels from top dead center (TDC) to bottom dead center (BDC). This results in low pressure inside the cylinder

Have you ever looked at a truck or large piece of machinery and wondered where its power comes from? The answer is simple: diesel engines.From passenger cars and trucks to railroad locomotives, farming equipment, and even cargo ships, diesel engines power some of the vehicles our world relies on mos