CUMMINS NH855 And NT855 Engine OEM 3006456 Valve Guide Auto Parts

Product Specification

NH855 NT855 SET:

---Valve guide oem: 3006456

---Intake valve seat oem: 200354

---Exhaust valve seat oem:  3017759

The CUMMINS Valve Guide (OEM: 3006456) is a critical component specifically designed for NH855 and NT855 series engines, renowned for their reliability in industrial and commercial applications. These precision guides serve as the foundational element for proper valve operation, ensuring accurate valve stem alignment, consistent lubrication management, and optimal heat dissipation under continuous heavy-load conditions. By maintaining the exact positioning of intake and exhaust valves, these guides directly contribute to sustained compression ratios, efficient combustion cycles, and extended engine service life in mining equipment, marine propulsion systems, and power generation units where operational downtime is not an option.

Advanced Material Composition for Extreme Service Conditions
Manufactured using high-density bronze alloy with proprietary graphite dispersion technology, these valve guides offer superior wear resistance and thermal conductivity compared to conventional alternatives. The unique material formulation maintains dimensional stability during rapid temperature fluctuations, preventing guide distortion that could lead to valve stem binding or excessive oil consumption. This engineered composition proves particularly valuable in NT855 turbocharged applications where higher combustion temperatures demand enhanced heat transfer capabilities from the guide to the cylinder head, effectively reducing thermal stress on adjacent components.

Precision Manufacturing for Optimal Performance
Each guide undergoes multi-stage machining processes to achieve Cummins' original specifications for both inner diameter surface finish and outer diameter press-fit tolerances. The precisely honed interior surface features controlled micro-texturing that retains adequate lubricating oil while allowing efficient drainage to prevent carbon buildup – a critical balance for engines operating in stop-start cycles or continuous high-RPM applications. This meticulous attention to manufacturing details ensures seamless compatibility with both standard and high-performance valve stems, providing consistent operation across the engine's entire power band.

Enhanced Engine Protection Features
The guides incorporate laser-engraved part numbering for straightforward identification during engine overhaul procedures, alongside chamfered edges that facilitate damage-free installation. Their extended collar design provides additional support to valve stems, reducing flexural stress during valve actuation – particularly beneficial in high-mileage engines where guide bore wear patterns may have developed. This robust construction approach minimizes the risk of valve train instability that could lead to seat erosion or valve head fatigue failures.

Professional Installation and Maintenance Recommendations
Proper installation requires specialized reaming equipment to achieve the factory-specified clearance between guide and valve stem, typically ranging from 0.0015 to 0.0035 inches depending on application. Always conduct valve guide bore inspection for out-of-round conditions before installation, and consider replacing guides in complete sets per cylinder to maintain balanced valve train dynamics. For engines experiencing elevated oil consumption, these OEM-spec guides work synergistically with updated valve seal designs to restore oil control without compromising lubrication to the valve stem interface.

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