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.
Piston Ring Set STD Cummins Engine 6C 8.3 – Engine 6CT 8.3 – Engine 6CTA 8.3
This is a set of piston rings. They perform three essential functions: they seal the combustion pressure between the piston and the cylinder, control the oil film on the cylinder wall, and help transfer heat from the piston to the cylinder.
Used on Cummins C Series, ISC 8.3, QSC 8.3, ISL, and QSL/QSL9 engines.
For QSL/ISL/ISC/QSC, it’s always a good idea to check the ESN and CPL, because the same engine may use different pistons and ring configurations depending on the version and model year.