Cummins 178079 Valve, Check

Cummins 178079 is a engine component in Engine Parts, US catalog. Listed by US Government (DLA FLIS), October 2026.

Government data (US Government (DLA FLIS), October 2026 edition)

The U.S. government's Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) records Cummins 178079 as the maker's own number under government stock item NSN 4820-00-471-0049. The name and every fact below are FLIS's, credited to US Government (DLA FLIS), October 2026 edition.

Specifications recorded for government stock item NSN 4820-00-471-0049, under which this manufacturer's reference number is listed. Confirm compatibility and specifications with the manufacturer before ordering.

Government item name

Valve, Check

Government stock item (NSN)

4820-00-471-0049

Manufacturer code (CAGE)

0B8S3, CUMMINS INC, MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES

Thread direction

All ends: right-hand

Flow control device

Poppet

Disk loading method

Spring

Maximum operating temp

Single response: 200.0 °F

Valve operation method

Automatic

Connection type

All ends: threaded internal pipe

Mounting position

Horizontal or vertical

Nominal thread size

All ends: 0.375 in

Operating pressure

Single response: 3000.0 psi (maximum)

Special features

0.250 PSI valve opening pressure

Material

• Body: copper alloy 360
• Flow control device: steel comp 304 and steel comp 303 and rubber
• Seat: copper alloy 360

Media for which designed

Single response: fuel/oil, hydrocarbon

Thread series designator

All ends: NPTF

Source: US Government (DLA FLIS), October 2026 edition, a public U.S. government data release. This is not an official DLA record and may contain errors. Verify fitment before ordering. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the Defense Logistics Agency or the Department of Defense. SearchForPart does not show a price here.

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A part of an engine named by its use. Replaced when worn, leaking or damaged. Check the engine model and serial range.

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Source: US Government (DLA FLIS), October 2026 edition, a public U.S. government data release. This is not an official DLA record and may contain errors. Verify fitment before ordering. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the Defense Logistics Agency or the Department of Defense. SearchForPart does not show a price here.