1994/1995 12 Valve General Engine Specifications
Engine: 5.9-Liter, OHV, Diesel Six-Cylinder
Type & Description: Six cylinder, in line, liquid cooled, turbocharged, intercooled
Displacement: 359 cu. in. (5.9 L)
Bore x Stroke: 4.02 x 4.72 (102.1 x 119.9)
Valve System: OHV, 12 valves, solid sliding tappet lifter/followers
Valve Adjustment (engine cold)
Intake = 0.010" Exhaust = 0.020"
Adjustment interval - 24,000 miles
Fuel Injection: Bosch P7100 High-pressure direct injection, mechanical
Fuel Pressure: 18-24 psi at idle, 28-36 at 2000 rpm with no load.
Max Fuel Pressure drop accross filter: 5 psi
Max allowable fuel return line restriction : 20.4" Hg
Maximum Inlet Restriction to fuel transfer pump: 4" Hg
Construction: Cast iron block & head
Fuel Requirement: Diesel #1 or #2
Oil Capacity 1994: 10 qt. (9.5 L) with filter
11 quarts using Cummins p/n 3928740 or Dodge p/n 4796874 dipstick
11 qts by marking the dipstick 1 3/16" above the "ADD" mark
Oil Capacity 1995: 11 qt. (10.4 L) with filter
Oil Flow Rate: 20 GPM
Minimum Oil Pressure @ Idle: 10 psi
Minimum Oil Pressure @ Rated: 30 psi
Regulated Oil Pressure: 65 psi
Oil Filter Bypass Diff. Pressure: 20 psi
Coolant Capacity: 24 qt. (22.7 L)
Emission Controls: Engine modifications, oxidation catalyst (after 1/1/94)
Alternator: 120 A
Battery: Maintenance-free, dual 750 CCA
*The "governed speed" is the highest speed that produces useable power. Above the governed speed, engine power drops VERY quickly. Other interesting engine speeds:
Destructive torsional harmonic resonance occurs at 4100 RPM
Crank and rods fail at 5400 RPM (if you make it through 4100 RPM)