Piston Ring Set Cummins Engine 6C 8.3 / GTA 8.3 – Engine 6CT 8.3 – 6CTA 8.3
Used on Cummins engines in the ISL/QSL family and in 8.3–9 L applications. Located in the piston. Its function is to seal against combustion pressure, control lubricating oil, and transfer heat from the piston to the cylinder wall. Made of special steel/cast iron for piston rings.
Engines: Cummins ISL9, ISL/ISLe, QSL/QSL9; 6C8.3/GTA8.3 in some applications.
When purchasing a replacement engine, I recommend checking the ESN and CPL, because Cummins may use different piston/piston ring configurations within the same ISL/QSL family.
It is mounted in the engine block and directs a jet of oil toward the bottom of the piston, helping to reduce its temperature and lubricate the piston-cylinder assembly. It is located in the cylinder block, where its function is to spray oil under the piston for cooling and lubrication. It is made of metal, primarily steel.