Rebuilding my OM352A engine - Part 3 final assembly.

Part three of rebuilding the OM352A motor out of my Unimog. I thought I would give the voice-over a go this time. This part shows me assembling the rest of the engine, fitting the cylinder head, the block mounted air compressor, pushrods and valve train.

The Mercedes Benz OM352 Engine is a 5657 cm2 (5.7 litres, 345 cubic inch) displacement inline 6 cylinder 4 stroke motor. The engine utilizes diesel fuel delivered in a direct injection method from a Bosch PES style inline fuel injection pump to the combustion chamber.

The OM352A diesel engine is one of the most common heavy diesel motors in the world, 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.

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.

[mdez]

You’re quite a respectable mechanic in my view. Accuracy is paramount. Thanks for the video.

[markmark]

Wow, love to see a guy that does his own work...Cheers

[valeras]

Классное видео.Все ясно и понятно жаль без перевода

[peterjackson]

I have an OM352 in a sailing ketch, and came across your video channel. I was incredibly impressed by your engineering skill ! I have been completely rebuilding the yacht and am currently rebuilding the hydraulic gearbox. I wish I could rebuild the engine too, but just don't have the time or ability to get the thing out of the boat at the moment. Great videos!
..and great job on the cleaning and prep work as well (how did you get everything so clean), it looks like a brand new engine ...I guess it is, or was two years ago !

[josef]

It’s a bute Iain! Running into your videos just last week I had no idea what went into the Unimog . I turned your videos to a Diesel Mec. Friend of mine. Hearing your voice for the first time I guess Pretoria? Cheers! Joe

[rongray]

Do you have any video on rebuilding the fuel system from the fuel tank components to the Injection Pump? I need to stop the air from infiltrating from the fuel tank to the fuel filters. I think the tube that enters the new tank that I had to install has micro-holes in the tube or I never had the correct internal parts for the tank in the first place. There was a 12 volt external pump on the exterior of the fuel tank. Is that the way that Mercedes Benz mounted the fuel pump on a 1975 (406) or is that rigged up to get the next guy to fix the Unimog?! LOL! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Love the rebuild - wish I had the knowledge to do your level of work!!

[RenoLaringo]

Hi! Thank you for this indepth look into your work. I'm planning buying a Mercedes Benz 613D with that same engine (but non turbo), 130HP. I'm planning a fulltime life in it. What would be your opinion on the reliability of this engine as well as availability of spare parts if I travel Through all Europe. Is it costly to maintain? Thank you so much if you can help me as I'm a bit at a lost at which camper I should choose.

[colincarver]

Hey! Where can a guy get that detailed manual you have there? Only find vague manuals, and the most detailed i found are in german. Cheerz

[calman]

Wow Mate, You sound like a Kiwi, Nice one if you are, if not, no worries

[krystiankinalski]

Do you know where contected heating system to make hot inside in the cabin?

[philbox]

This is your U1300 isn't it Ian? Great work on the engine too mate. Did you see that Pete and Joann are going to do a video series on rebuilding their gear box.

[mdez]

Iain, I like the overview of your engine build. Some might say that it’s too fast, I prefer the video just as you have it.. One can always pause and replay if desired..

[byrongardner]

What is your estimated cost end to end? - without labor

[youssefsaid]

Can you send me the book you used to assemble the engine?

[tsitohainaranto]

Great video ! Can I get this manual ? Please share it !

[mdez]

Dodged a bullet on that cam cover I’d say!

[tahirabbas]

Sir I want to Mercedes Benz om 352 a import for Pakistan plz help me?

[robertolameck]

Tampa lateral dos tuchos montado errado, mesmo assim não impeça que não funcione....