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Quick Summary: Cummins 6LT Cylinder Head

The Cummins 6LT cylinder head (OEM: 4942463) is a reinforced HT250 alloy component for 8.9L 24-valve engines.
It specifically resolves thermal fatigue cracking and fits equipment including Dongfeng Kinland trucks, Liugong CLG856 loaders, and Sany SY365 excavators.
In stock for global wholesale export.

Restore peak performance and ensure unwavering reliability with a high-performance cylinder head for the Cummins 6LT / L-Series engine from Ruich Value. Built to handle the severe stress of heavy-duty trucks, marine propulsion, and power generation sets (gensets), our cylinder heads are the premier choice for demanding applications. Trust in a component that delivers superior longevity and power, keeping your most critical assets online.

Cummins 6LT Cylinder Head Features

  • High Hardness: Heat-treated at 855°C-865°C for 30-40 minutes and quenched in oil, enhancing durability and extending service life by three times compared to standard cast iron heads.

  • Low Friction: The finely polished inner surface minimizes friction between piston rings and headwalls, creating a thin lubricant film that further reduces resistance.

  • Good Sealing: Our designs ensure a tight seal between piston rings and headwalls, preventing charge leakage during compression and exhaust gas escape, thereby improving engine performance.

  • Effective Heat Transfer: The cylinder heads efficiently transfer heat from the combustion chamber to the coolant, preventing overheating and thermal stress on engine components.

  • Easy Installation and Replacement: Designed for a perfect fit into the Cummins cylinder block without requiring machining or modification, our cylinder heads are straightforward to install or replace.

Product Specifications

Engineering Specifications for Cummins 6LT Cylinder Head

Specification Value
Product Type Cylinder Head
Casting Material HT250 Premium Alloy Cast Iron
Valve Count 24 Valves (4 per cylinder)
Combustion Chamber Type Direct Injection (8.9L)
Surface Finish Precision Milled (0.05mm tolerance)
Pressure Tested 100% Hydraulic Tested (6.0 Bar)
Valve Seat Material Heat-Resistant High-Nickel Alloy
OEM Reference 4942463
Cross Reference 5267707, 4936152, 3936152
Typical Applications Dongfeng Kinland, Liugong CLG856, Sany SY365, Marine Gensets
Application Category Heavy Duty Construction, Logistics & Marine

Other Related Cummins Cylinder Head Models

We also produce cylinder heads for other related models of Cummins engines, such as:

ModelModelModelModel
NTA855 (Assm)ISF2.8ISX15/QSX156BTAA
K19 (Assm)ISF3.8 (Assm)ISLe (Assm) 6CT/6CT (Assm)
4B/4BT (Assm)ISDe/QSB/ISB 4.5QSL6L/6LT (Assm)
6B/6BT (Assm)ISDe 6.7 / QSB6.7 (Assm)ISM11QSB3.3/B3.3 (Assm)
ISB6 E3/E3 (Assm)QSB 5.9LISGISL/T375
ISBe 5.9 (Assm)ISC (Assm)

Technical Q&A: Cummins 6LT Cylinder Head

Q1: What is the most common physical failure mode for the Cummins 6LT cylinder head? What causes it?

A1: Symptom: Fine thermal cracks forming between the valve seats, particularly in the 24-valve 8.9L configuration. Diagnosis: This is primarily caused by localized heat stress in high-output engines (e.g., L375) during heavy-duty construction or marine operation. Solution: Our replacement 4942463 heads use reinforced HT250 material with optimized water jackets to resist thermal stress fractures even under continuous full-load conditions.

Q2: What are the critical installation parameters for the Cummins 8.9L 6L head?

A2: Technical Detail: It is essential to use a four-stage torque sequence (Final stage: 180 Nm) and verify cylinder block flatness within 0.05mm. Pro-Tip: Because the 6LT head bolts are high-stress fasteners, reusing stretched bolts can lead to uneven clamping pressure, resulting in premature head gasket blowout in turbocharged 8.9L applications.

Q3: Why does the replacement 6LT head require specific manufacturing processes to solve coolant leaks?

A3: Diagnosis: Porosity in standard castings often leads to internal coolant leaks in marine environments. Our Solution: Each 4942463 head undergoes 100% 6.0 Bar hydraulic pressure testing and features high-nickel alloy valve seats. This material chemistry prevents valve recession and internal leakage, ensuring the seal integrity of the 8.9L engine even when running high Exhaust Gas Temperatures (EGT).


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