5579087
Cylinder Kit
Cummins®

A Cylinder Kit, with part number 5579087, is a component of an engine that includes cylinders, pistons, piston rings, wrist pins and cylinder head gaskets. The kit is used to replace worn out or damaged cylinders and pistons in an engine. The cylinders are the main body of the kit and provide the space for the piston to move up and down. Pistons are located inside each cylinder and convert energy from fuel combustion into mechanical motion. Piston rings seal the gap between the piston and cylinder wall to prevent oil leakage or loss of pressure during combustion. Wrist pins connect the piston to the connecting rod while gaskets seal off areas where fluids must be contained within their specific chambers. A Cylinder Kit can improve engine performance by restoring proper compression ratios while reducing blow-by or oil consumption caused by worn out components within an engine.