Cummins
Crankshaft gear for Cummins engines
This crankshaft gear facilitates the transfer of rotational movement to the camshaft and fuel injection pump within Cummins engine assemblies. It ensures precise timing for internal combustion operations.
Specifications
- Part number
- 3628798
- Brand
- Cummins
The crankshaft gear 3628798 is a component within the gear train of Cummins internal combustion engines. Its primary function is to transmit rotational force from the crankshaft to other engine components, including the camshaft and the fuel injection pump. This transmission of movement is necessary for the synchronization of valve timing and fuel injection events, which are required for engine operation.
This component is manufactured by Cummins for use in their diesel engine series. It is designed to meet the dimensional requirements of the engine timing system to maintain specified tolerances during operation. The gear interacts with the engine gear train to manage the mechanical output of the crankshaft.
In an internal combustion engine, the crankshaft gear acts as the driving member for the timing system. By maintaining a fixed gear ratio with the driven components, it ensures that the engine cycles occur in the correct sequence. Proper installation and alignment of this gear are necessary to prevent timing errors that could affect engine function.