Mercedes-Benz OM352 engine

Summary

The Mercedes-Benz OM 352 is a 5.7 litre inline-6 cylinder 4-stroke Diesel engine, made by Daimler-Benz.

Mercedes-Benz OM 352
OM 352 cutaway model on static display at the Unimog Museum Gaggenau.
Overview
ManufacturerDaimler-Benz
Production1963-present
Layout
ConfigurationInline-6
Displacement5.675 L (346 cu in)
Cylinder bore97 mm (3.82 in)
Piston stroke128 mm (5.04 in)
Cylinder block materialCast iron
Cylinder head materialCast iron
Compression ratio16:1
RPM range
Idle speed700/min
Combustion
Operating principleDiesel
TurbochargerOM 352: none
OM 352 A: Turbocharger
OM 352 LA: Turbocharger and intercooler
Fuel systemHelix-controlled mechanical injection pump, direct injection
Fuel typeDiesel fuel (DIN 51601)
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output48–127 kW (65–173 PS; 64–170 hp)

Development edit

It is one of many models in the 300 series of engines, which were developed during and after World War II, while specifically the OM352 was revealed in 1964. The OM352's lineage can be traced back to the OM311,[1] itself an 80 PS (59 kW) inline-six engine.[2] The OM352 has many applications, including marine, military, municipal, and agricultural vehicles, as well as stationary settings. The engine has differing trim and power levels, affording designations such as OM 352A a variant fitted with a turbocharger, or the OM352 LA, which is fitted with an intercooler and a turbocharger. (List of Mercedes-Benz engines.)

The engine is water-cooled, and is produced using cast-iron cylinder block, with cast-in cylinders. The engine utilizes diesel fuel delivered in a direct injection method from a Bosch PES style inline injection pump. The cylinder head is a single unit for all cylinders, and the cylinder head cover and air intake are shared by a single cast aluminum alloy. Exhaust ports 2&3 and 4&5 are siamesed together, presenting an exhaust manifold with only four outlets.

The crankshaft is a precision forged unit running in seven three-layer bearings, with counterweights bolted onto the crank webs, much like any other diesel motor of its vintage. The middle bearing is also the thrust bearing. The connecting rods are of a split design, with bronze bushings for the piston pin.

OM314 edit

In 1965, a four-cylinder variant derived from the six cylinder OM352 was introduced, the OM314. Typical output for trucks was 59 kW (79 hp), later 63 kW (84 hp).

Licensed production edit

The OM352 was also one of many Mercedes engines licensed in 1979 for manufacture by Atlantis Diesel Engines (ADE) in South Africa. These were known as ADE 352 and are virtually identical to the Mercedes engines. Recently the OM352 was licensed by TATA for use in their 713S Trucks. These are manufactured by TATA but however have slight differences like the weights no longer being bolted to but rather part of the crank and no holes for oil sprayers in the block. These modifications are likely to reduce complexity and cost of engine production.

Common output power can vary from 92 to 141 kW (125 to 192 PS; 123 to 189 hp) depending on the fuel delivery and air charge options. Higher output can be achieved through special modifications, however engine longevity may be affected with such non-factory modifications.

Improved engines developed after the OM314 and OM352 include the OM364 (4 cyl.) and OM366 (6 cyl.), which look extremely similar in appearance and marked the final stage of development for the 300 series engines due to emissions requirements. Mercedes Benz 900 series engines are the successors of engines such as the OM300 series.[3]

OM352 variants for the German market edit

Variants for the German market
Rated power (DIN 70020) 48 kW 50 kW 59 kW 62 kW 66 kW 74 kW 81 kW 92 kW 93 kW 96 kW 110 kW 115 kW 124 kW 127 kW
Type designation OM 352.919 OM 352.902 OM 353.902 OM 353.902 OM 352.xxx OM 352.xxx OM 353.901 OM 352.xxx OM 352.xxx OM 353.961 OM 352.xxx OM 352.xxx OM 352.xxx OM 352.xxx
Turbocharger no yes
Year 1964 1966 1969 1971 1965 1969 1969 1970 1963 19xx 196x 1966 1979 19xx
Source [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [8] [11] [11][12] [11] [13] [14] [11]

Technical specifications edit

 
Injection side of engine
 
Exhaust side of engine
Model OM 352 OM 352 OM 352 A OM 353 OM 352 LA
Year 1964 1966 1975 1975 1979
Vehicle Unimog 406 (U 65) Mercedes-Benz L 322 (L 1113) Unimog 425 (U 1500) Unimog 435 (U 1300 L) Mercedes-Benz L 322 (LAF 1113)
Type designation 352.919 353.961
Configuration Water-cooled Straight-six
Operating principle Diesel
Valve system OHV, two valves per cylinder
Aspiration Natural Turbocharged Natural Turbocharged and intercooled
Oil system Wet sump
Fuel system Direct injection
Bore × Stroke 97 mm × 128 mm
Displacement 5.675 L
Rated power (DIN 70020) 48 kW at 2550/min 93 kW at 2800/min 110 kW at 2550/min 96 kW at 2800/min 124 kW at 2800/min
Max. torque (DIN 70020) 353 N·m at 1600/min 461 N·m at 1600/min 363 N·m at 1700/min
Mean effective pressure 784.5 kPa 955 kPa
Mean piston speed 11.95 m/s
Injection pressure 19.6 MPa 19.6 MPa
Compression ratio 17 : 1 16 : 1 17 : 1
Mass 410 kg 460 kg 460 kg
Firing order 1–5–3–6–2–4
Sump capacity 7–9 L
Cooling system capacity 24 L
Alternator 12 V, 0.24 kW
Source [4] [15] [16] [12][17] [18][14]

References edit

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