The Cummins N14 engine is a 14-liter diesel engine that was produced by Cummins from 1984 to 2000. It was designed as a replacement for the Cummins NTC-400 engine, and it was used in a variety of heavy-duty trucks, buses, and construction equipment.
The N14 engine was a significant improvement over the NTC-400 engine. It was more powerful, more efficient, and more reliable. The N14 engine also featured a number of innovations that made it easier to maintain and service.
Some of the key features of the Cummins N14 engine include:
* A turbocharger and aftercooler to improve power and efficiency
* A single-overhead-camshaft (SOHC) design to reduce engine noise and vibration
* Wet-sleeve cylinder liners for easy maintenance
* A full-flow oil filter to improve engine protection
The Cummins N14 engine was a very popular engine, and it helped to make Cummins a leading manufacturer of diesel engines. The N14 engine was eventually replaced by the Cummins ISX engine, but it is still considered to be one of the best diesel engines ever produced.
Here is a more detailed timeline of the history of the Cummins N14 engine:
* 1984: Cummins introduces the N14 engine as a replacement for the NTC-400 engine.
* 1985: The N14 engine is named "Diesel of the Year" by Diesel Progress Magazine.
* 1986: Cummins begins production of the N14 engine at its Jamestown, New York, plant.
* 1987: Cummins introduces the N14E engine, an electronic version of the N14 engine.
* 1988: Cummins introduces the N14C engine, a compact version of the N14 engine.
* 1989: Cummins introduces the N14L engine, a low-emissions version of the N14 engine.
* 1990: Cummins introduces the N14 Plus engine, an updated version of the N14 engine with increased power and efficiency.
* 1991: Cummins introduces the N14-500 engine, a special edition of the N14 engine with 500 horsepower.
* 1992: Cummins introduces the N14-550 engine, a special edition of the N14 engine with 550 horsepower.
* 1993: Cummins introduces the N14-600 engine, a special edition of the N14 engine with 600 horsepower.
* 1994: Cummins introduces the N14-650 engine, a special edition of the N14 engine with 650 horsepower.
* 1995: Cummins introduces the N14-700 engine, a special edition of the N14 engine with 700 horsepower.
* 1996: Cummins introduces the N14-750 engine, a special edition of the N14 engine with 750 horsepower.
* 1997: Cummins introduces the N14-800 engine, a special edition of the N14 engine with 800 horsepower.
* 1998: Cummins introduces the N14-850 engine, a special edition of the N14 engine with 850 horsepower.
* 1999: Cummins introduces the N14-900 engine, a special edition of the N14 engine with 9
