| Description | Cylinder Head |
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| Condition | New |
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| Brand | Cummins® |
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| Part Number | 4101420 |
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| Type | Cylinder Head |
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Functions:
Structural support: The head provides structural support for the engine block and helps to maintain the alignment of the engine's moving parts.
Combustion chamber: The cylinder head contains the combustion chambers where the fuel-air mixture is ignited and the power stroke of the engine occurs.
Valve housing: The head houses the intake and exhaust valves, which control the flow of fuel, air, and exhaust gases into and out of the combustion chambers.
Spark plug housing: The head contains the spark plug sockets, which hold the spark plugs in place and deliver the electrical charge needed to ignite the fuel-air mixture.
Cooling and lubrication: The cylinder head is designed to dissipate heat generated during the combustion process and provide a passageway for coolant and engine oil to circulate through the engine.
The cylinder head is crucial for engine functionality as it houses the combustion chambers, intake and exhaust valves, and spark plugs. It supports combustion, ensures proper airflow, maintains alignment, and aids in cooling and lubrication to ensure efficient engine operation.
Cummins® is a worldwide leader in the production of engines, agricultural components, and other power-generating devices for various industries, including medium and heavy duty trucks, light commercial vehicles, buses, agriculture, and construction. Founded in 1919, this company stays true to its mission of making people's lives better by continuously improving its product line-up and introducing new solutions for a more prosperous world. Its core values—integrity, diversity and inclusion, excellence, caring, and teamwork—are what make it a successful company today—a worldwide leader with a network of more than 600 company-owned and independent distributors and almost 6,000 dealers in approximately 190 countries.
