Specifications TOC

Cummins Common Rail Fuel System

Maximum Fuel Return Line Pressure

254 mm Hg [10 in
- All Applications Except Marine
Hg]
102 mm Hg [4 in
- Marine Applications
Hg]
Maximum Fuel Inlet Restriction (gear pump inlet)
304.8 mm Hg [10 in
- All Applications Except Marine
Hg]
Maximum Fuel Inlet Restriction - At OEM
Connection (dirty filter) Loaded Condition
203.2 mm Hg [8 in
- All Application Except Marine
Hg]
102 mm Hg [4.0 in
- Marine Applications
Hg]
Maximum Fuel Inlet Restriction - At OEM
Connection (clean filter) Loaded Condition
63.5 mm Hg [2.5 in
- Marine Applications
Hg]
Minimum Gear Pump Pressure (during cranking)
- During Cranking Condition 69 kPa [10 psi]
- During Rated Condition 483 kPa [70 psi]
Maximum Filter Pressure Drop 138 kPa [20 psi]
Minimum Lift Pump Pressure (gear pump inlet
35 kPa [5 psi]
during cranking)
Minimum Engine Cranking Speed 150 rpm
CAPS Fuel System

Maximum Fuel Inlet Restriction at Rated (measured 102 mm Hg [4 in

at lift pump inlet) Hg]
Maximum Fuel Inlet Restriction at Rated (measured 254 mm Hg [10 in
at CAPS pump inlet) Hg]
Minimum Lift Pump Pressure 35 kPa [5 psi]
102 mm Hg [4 in
Maximum Filter Pressure Drop at Rated
Hg]
Minimum Gear Pump Pressure (during cranking) 69 kPa [10 psi]
Minimum Engine Cranking Speed 150 rpm

Last Modified: 24-Aug-2005

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For performance and fuel rate values, refer to the Engine Data Sheet or the
fuel injection pump for the particular model involved.

Engine Idle Speed

Minimum 600 to
- ISB/QSB
maximum 800 rpm
Maximum Fuel Inlet Restriction
- ISB Automotive (to lift pump) 20.3 kPa [6 in Hg]
- QSB Marine (to lift pump) 14 kPa [4 in Hg]
- ISC/QSC - Dirty Filter (OEM connection
27.0 kPa [8 in Hg]
point)
Maximum Fuel Inlet Restriction (gear pump inlet)
- ISB/QSB
- Automotive and Industrial 20.3 kPa [6 in Hg]
33.9 kPa [10 in
- ISC/QSC
Hg]
Maximum Fuel Inlet Temperature
- ISB/QSB
- Automotive and Industrial 70°C [158°F]
- Marine 60°C [140°F]
Fuel Pressure Range at Fuel Filter Outlet (engine
cranking)
0.0 to 79.9 kPa [0.0
- ISB/QSB
to 11.6 psi]
Fuel Pressure Range at Fuel Filter Inlet (engine
 0.0 to 79.9 kPa [0.0
- ISB/QSB
to 11.6 psi]
Maximum Pressure Drop across Fuel Filter
- ISB/QSB 34 kPa [5 psi]
- ISC/QSC/ISL/QSL 138 kPa [20 psi]
Rail Pressure
- ISB/QSB
250 to 1600 bar
- Automotive and Industrial [3626 to 23,206
psi]
250 to 1440 bar
- Marine [3626 to 20,885
psi]
Maximum Fuel Drain Line Restriction
- ISB/QSB
- Automotive and Industrial 19 kPa [2.7 psi]
- Marine 14 kPa [2 psi]
254 mm Hg [10 in
- ISC/QSC
Hg]
Minimum Gear Pump Pressure (during cranking)
- ISC/QSC 69 kPa [10 psi]
Minimum Lift Pump Pressure (gear pump inlet
during cranking)
- ISC/QSC 34 kPa [5 psi]