| Q: Where is this located on the 4BT engine? | 8/4/2024 |
| A: This camshaft gear is located under the gear housing cover. It fits between the crankshaft gear and the injection pump gear. | |
Q: What is the torque spec for the camshaft thrust plate on a Cummins 4BT 8v or 6BT 12v engine? | 9/30/2024 |
| A: According to the Haynes Repair Manual the camshaft thrust plate (AKA camshaft retainer or Banana) bolts should be torqued to 18 ft-lbs. | |
Q: What is the camshaft gear backlash spec for 2006 and earlier Cummins 6BT engines? | 10/7/2024 |
| A: The Haynes Repair Manual says that the camshaft gear backlash on 2006 and earliler engines should be .003 to .013 inches. | |
Q: What is the camshaft gear backlash spec for 2007 and later Cummins 6BT engines? | 10/7/2024 |
| A: The Haynes Repair Manual says that the camshaft gear backlash on 2007 and later engines should be .003 to .016 inches. | |