Exhaust
System
and
Intake
Manifold
DODGE
Turbo Diesel
Turbocharger - Rebuilding
Description
A
turbocharger is a mechanical device which
uses
the engine's exhaust
gases
to force more air
into
the engine
cylinders.
A turbocharger
uses
energy
from
the engine to help increase its overall efficiency. Hot exhaust gas energy
is
used to
turn
a "shaft and wheel". At the other end of the shaft and wheel is the "compressor impeller" (or
compressor
wheel), which draws in air and forces it
Into
the engine cylinders.
Supplying increased air
mass
flow
to the engine provides improved engine performance, lowers exhaust smoke
density, improves operating economy,
altitude
compensation, and noise reduction. The turbocharger has proven to
be one of the most beneficial devices for improving engine performance. It performs its job very
well,
as long as it is
properly cared for.
Identification
A
Dataplate
is located on the
inlet
side of the compressor
housing.
Always
write
the assembly number of the
turbocharger, and turbocharger
type
on all orders for parts.
Note:
The turbocharger
Dataplate
must not be changed
unless
approved by Cummins Engine
Co.,
Inc.
Turbocharger - Rebuilding
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