Cummins BM56846 Connecting Rod, Piston

Cummins BM56846 is a connecting rod 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 BM56846 as the maker's own number under government stock item NSN 2815-00-708-8328. 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 2815-00-708-8328, under which this manufacturer's reference number is listed. Confirm compatibility and specifications with the manufacturer before ordering.

Government item name

Connecting Rod, Piston

Government stock item (NSN)

2815-00-708-8328

Manufacturer code (CAGE)

15434, CUMMINS INC., COLUMBUS, IN, UNITED STATES

Fabrication method

Cast

End thickness

2.000 in (nominal)

Edge radius

1.062 in (nominal)

End hole inside diameter

1.500 in (nominal)

Piston connecting end bearing

Included

Bearing replaceability

Replaceable

Piston connecting end lubrication drill feature

Included

Piston connecting end lubrication method

Full forced feed

Shaft connecting end bearing

Included

Shaft connecting end hole inside diameter

2.188 in (nominal)

Shaft connecting end edge radius

2.750 in (nominal)

Shaft connecting end width

4.250 in (nominal)

Shaft connecting end thickness

2.000 in (nominal)

Shaft connecting end bearing replaceability

Replaceable

Shaft connecting end lubrication drill feature

Included

Shaft connecting end lubrication method

Full forced feed

Center to center effective length

9.625 in (nominal)

Body width at piston connecting end

1.312 in (nominal)

Body width at shaft connecting end

1.875 in (nominal)

Body thickness at piston connecting end

0.938 in (nominal)

Body thickness at shaft connecting end

0.938 in (nominal)

Material

Steel

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.

About this kind of part (general, written by SearchForPart)

Connects the piston to the crankshaft. Replaced after a bearing failure, bending or damage. Check the engine model and the rod's bearing size.

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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.