Cummins QSB Series

Engine Familiarization

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 QSB Topics

• Product Familiarization
Background
Base Engine
Fuel System
Controls

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 Development Objectives
• Keep Characteristics That Made The B Series Engine
A World Leader
Superior Reliability & Durability
Simplicity of Design
Compact Design
Low Life Cycle Cost
Application / Installation Flexibility
• Upgrade the Product In The Following Areas
Power Density
Performance & Emissions
Electronics
Fuel System
Noise

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 Features

• Full Authority Electronic

Engine Controls
• New Bosch Fuel System
• 24 Valve / Centered
Injection Cylinder Head
• Improved Block & Power
Cylinder
• Fully Compatible With
Existing Cummins
Electronic Tools

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 Cylinder Block
z Structural Changes for Noise Reduction
z Targeted Piston Cooling Capable
z Additional Ports / Bosses Added
 Electronic Component Mounting, Noise Panel
 New Block Heater, Dipstick, Turbo Drain
 O-ring Oil Ports
z Improved Water Pump Performance
z Integrated Electronic Speed Sensor
z New Gear Housing
z Pre-Painted Casting

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 Cylinder Block

• Increased Crankshaft Filet Radius

• Narrower Cast Copper Lead Main Bearings
• TPA Design Main Cap Capscrews
• Right Side Front Coolant Taps:
More Inlet/Returns
Block Heater (1000 Watts )
Temperature Sensor
Transmission Cooler
• Stainless Steel Cup Plugs
• Metric STOR fittings
• ESN Stamped on Block

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 ISB Power Cylinder
Piston:
Feature
• New piston technology:
Centered bowl
Symmetrical piston
• Increased piston cooling
• Higher ring locations
• New ring pack
• Reduced oil consumption
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Benefit
„ Higher power density
„ Improved performance
„ Reduced emissions
„ Optimum combustion
„ Lower noise
„ Improved durability
 ISB Power Cylinder
Piston:

B5.9 ISB

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 Cylinder Head Design

„ Vertical Thermostat Housing with Dedicated Vent Port

„ Several New Taps for Sensors & Water Supply
„ Thermostat Bypass Port for Remote TC Cooler Supply
„ Integrated Fuel Drain
„ Single Piece Valve Cover
„ Pre-Painted Casting

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 Increased Air Flow
B5.9 ISB

• Increased Air Flow

• Centered Injection
• Improved Low End Torque & Response
• Higher Power Density
• Improved Fuel Consumption
• Improved Emissions

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 24 Valve Cylinder Head
Feature Benefit

• 4 Valve Design • Improved Performance &

• Optimized Porting, Air Flow Emissions

• Increased Coolant Flow • Better Cooling & Uprate Potential

• Centered Hydro-Mechanical • Improved Performance & Durability

Injector
• New Rocker System • No Adjust Overhead
• Integrated Combustion Aids • Improved Starting / White Smoke
• Common Head Bolt Length • Improved Serviceability

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 Centered Injection
B5.9 QSB

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 24 Valve Centered Injection
• Improved combustion for
better performance
• Uniform fuel injection for
improved fuel efficiency
• Minimizes over-spray
resulting in longer service
intervals
• Uniform ring temperatures
for increased durability,
improved oil control, and
lower emissions

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 QSB Valve Train
Feature Benefit
• Camshaft has wider • No-adjust overhead (reduced
lobes and tappet face stress and wear)
• Redesigned Rocker levers
• Intake and exhaust springs are
the same
• Valve springs are exhaust • Easier to install brake, no spring
brake capable mix-ups (60 psi limit)
• Smaller intake, exhaust valves
vs. current product
• Push tubes lengthened and
have harden inserts
• No mechanical lift pump lobe

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 No Adjust Overhead

• Lower Maintenance Cost

• No Adjust with Robust
Design
• Allows Centered Injectors

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 Cooling System
Feature
• New Vertical Thermostat
Position / Water Outlet
• Reduce Head Restriction
• Increased Water Pump
Flow
• Improved Thermostat
• New OEM Ports
• Thermostat Bypass
Plumbing for TC Coolers in
Head
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Benefit
• Improved Reliability
• Improved Cooling for
Uprates
• Improved Cooling
• Improved Cab Heating
• Improved Sensor &
Accessory Plumbing
• Full Water Flow Available
for TC Coolers
 Lubrication System

Feature Benefit

• Increased Capacity Pump • Higher Flows for Uprates

• New Overhead Oiling • Supports 4 Valve Design
Circuit
• Targeted Piston Cooling • Allows Increased Power Density
• Increased Capacity Cooler

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 Integrated Cold Starting Aid

• Cold Starting & White Smoke Control

• Electronically Controlled By ECM
• No Ether
• Excellent reliability

Grid Heater

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 Exhaust System

Feature Benefit

• Improved Design • Improved

- Clamping Towers
- Multi Piece Capability
• Reduced Area
• Maintain Existing
Application Connections
• Optimized Turbocharger
Reliability/Durability
• Increased Transient
Response
• Simplifies OEM
Installation
• Increased Performance
at All Speeds

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 Exhaust System

„ Multipiece Design
y Improved Clamping
y Improved Performance

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 Fan Drive System
• New Belt Tensioner Location
Improved Belt Life
Common Location
Increased Power
Improved Alignment

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 QSB Fuel System

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 Fuel System

„ Full Authority Electronic Fuel Injection Systems

y Bosch VP 44

„ Electric Fuel Supply Pump Electronically Controlled

y Self Priming & No Pre-Filter Requirement
y Robust Design / Engine Mounted

„ New Filtration System

y High Capacity & Lower Micron Rating
y Integrated Heater, Water Separator, WIF Sensor

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 QSB Fuel System
„ New Bosch VP44 Electronic Fuel Pump
„ Rotary/distributor style
„ Fuel lubricated
„ Electronic timing & fueling control
„ Compact package size
„ Cummins electronic controls for full feature value
„ Worldwide service support capability
„ Durability profile compatible with all markets

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 Bosch VP44 Pump System

„ Radial Piston Design

„ Electronic control of timing and fueling
„ High injection pressure
„ Compact package size
„ Fuel lubricated
„ Cummins electronic controls for full feature value

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 Top Load Fuel Filter

IMPROVEMENTS
„ Access from top
„ New 500 hour filter life
„ Lower micron rating
„ Better for environment
y no metal can to dispose
y no fuel loss at change
„ Simple spring lever drain
„ Water in Fuel Sensor, integrated
into engine electronics
„ Integrated 300watt Heater

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 QSB Priming Pump
QSB B5.9
y 12 or 24 VDC electric; y Piston operated from cam
controlled by ECM lobe
y 10-15 psi operating y 25 psi operating pressure
pressure (10 psi min.
y Needs 140 micron mesh
during cranking)
prestrainer
y No Pre-filter
y Hand primer
y Priming pump head has
built in check valves
y Self priming low pressure
system

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 QSB High Pressure Fuel
Connector
• Located in head passage between external high pressure fuel
lines and injector
• Injector end is cone-shaped to seal against the side of the
injector body (any leak here returns fuel to drain)
• Sealing o-ring prevents drain fuel leakage past high pressure
connector
• Edge filter located inside the high pressure connector
• Held in place against injector by high pressure fuel line
• End of high pressure connector threaded for removal tool

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 QSB Injector
• Hole type nozzle ( Seven Holes )
• Fuel entry from side of injector through high pressure fuel
connector
• Centrally located, under valve cover between rocker levers
• Secured with hold down clamp and shoulder bolts
• O-ring seal on injector body to separate fuel manifold from
overhead oil
• Injector drain manifold integrated as drilling in head
• Copper sealing washer is 1.5 mm thick

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 Electronic Engine Control
Features

y Full Authority Control

y Hardware Based On Experience
y Consistent Installation Interface
y Integrated Engine Monitoring & Controls
y J1939 Control Datalink
y Extensive Electronic Feature lists
y Insite for available for QSB

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 Electronic Control Module
(ECM)

• Motorola Supplied
• Polybend Technology
• 100 Pin I/O

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 ISB Electronic Features
• Min/Max or VS Governors
• Switched Speeds (PTO)
• Remote Throttle
• Engine Protection
• Adjustable/Switched Idle
• Switched Torque Curves
• J1939 & J1597 Datalinks
• Integrated Starting Aids
• Trip Information System
• PWM Torque Output Signal
• Multilevel Security
• Tailshaft Governor
• Engine Hourmeter
• Altitude Derate
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• Programmable Droop
• Water in Fuel Sensing
• Low Idle Warm-up RPM
• Engine Warm-up Protection
• Speed Signal to Tach
• Maintenance Monitor
• Fan Clutch Control
• Switched Output Based on Input
• ASG Switchable Droop
• Battery Voltage Monitor
• Advanced Diagnostics
• Load Profile Monitor
• Noise Control
• Multi Unit Sync
 Reliability

y Integrated Cold Start Aid

y Integrated Fuel Filter Assembly
y Leak Free Design
y Improved Accessory Mounting
y Improved Belt Tensioner
y Electronics Integrated Into Engine
y Experienced Electronic Components
y Engine Protection Features
y On-Board Diagnostics & Information

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 Durability

y Valve Train Improvements

y Increase Coolant/Lube Flows
y New Exhaust Manifolds
y Electronic Engine Protection
y Power Cylinder Changes
y Load Profile Monitor (Duty Cycle)
y Improved Filtration
y Improved Accessory Mounting

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 Lower Cost of Operation

y Doubled Maintenance Intervals

y No Overhead Reset
y Engine Protection/Asset Protection
y Trip Information / Vehicle Management
y Valve Springs For Exhaust Brake
y Reduced Noise
y Multiple Data Links
y No Catalyst
y Lower Heat Rejection

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 Performance

y Increased Horsepower & Torque

y Improved Torque Curve Shape
y Response
y Fuel Efficiency
y Cold Start & White Smoke
y Reduced Noise
y Electronic Feature Availability

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 Serviceability
INSITE Electronic Service Tool
Fault Information
Data logging
Parameter Adjustments
Advanced Diagnostics
Minimal New “Special Tools”
Accessible Service Points
Extended Service Intervals

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 Why Cummins?
A Proven Product !!!
y Better, proven durability than the
competition. Over 10,000 hours*
(400,000* miles) life to overhaul.
y Best fuel economy in the industry.
y Combined “Power of support” by
Cummins Distributor, Dealer, and OEM
networks.
y Proven reliability with ease of service

* With proper maintenance

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 Why Cummins?
Improvements !!!
y Improved performance, acceleration and rated
power
y Improved fuel economy
y Simplified and extended serviceability and
maintenance requirements
y No adjust overhead
y Electronic service tool,simplifies diagnostics
y Lowered noise
y Improved emissions

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