Cummins Inc. is remanufacturing ISX engines on a new state-of-the-art production line at the San Luis Potosi, Mexico, plant, according to Allen Pierce, general manager of Parts and Service Manufacturing.

"The Cummins ReCon ISX is an extremely important product for Cummins and our loyal customer base,” Pierce said. “We must provide the very best in quality and value, which is why we've handpicked people at all levels - including several from the original equipment plant in Jamestown, New York - and brought them here for the duration of the implementation process. All the latest quality tools and Six Sigma processes are being used to ensure our best ReCon engine launch to date."
Unlike rebuilt or reconditioned engines, every ReCon ISX is completely disassembled, thoroughly inspected, remanufactured and tested on the production line to verify that it meets factory specifications. Materials and components are upgraded to the latest technology using only Genuine Cummins new or ReCon parts, which include a one-piece forged-steel piston, a new one-piece head gasket for better coolant control, a flat-top induction-hardened cylinder liner for better cylinder sealing, and an improved piston pin and lubrication for longer life-to-overhaul.
Originally introduced in 1998, the Cummins ISX remains unique among today's diesel engines, with dual overhead camshafts and an integrated engine brake that is capable of developing 600 braking horsepower. Best-in-class fuel economy and low maintenance have made the ISX a popular choice among trucking fleets and owner/operators. A 2-year/200,000-mile warranty, twice as long as previous standards, is evidence of the quality of the ReCon ISX engine. Extended coverage plans are also available. Current production is limited to engines produced between 1998 and October 2002. ISX engines with the cooled-EGR subsystem will start to become available in the first quarter of 2007.