Engine Mercedes OM403

Engine Mercedes OM403

The Mercedes OM403 engine is a 10-cylinder V-shaped engine. This unit was developed in the early seventies and was installed mainly on trucks.

A characteristic feature of the engine of this model is a special modular layout, which allowed to reduce the prime cost of the engines. As a coolant in the Mercedes OM403 engine, ordinary water is used, which, on the one hand, makes it cheaper to operate, and on the other hand, increases the number of potential problems and malfunctions associated with the effect of water on engine elements.

Mercedes OM 403 10-cylinder engines with a working area of ​​15.9 liters are capable of delivering power at the level of 320 hp. (235 kW). Each cylinder is equipped with two valves. These motors are highly efficient and reliable.

Specifications

Engine’s type diesel
Also called OM 403
Production years 05/1974
End of release 09/1983
Power output, hp / kW 320 / 235 at 2500 rpm
Displacement, cc 15900
Number of cylinders 10
Valves 20
Torque output, Nm / rpm 1600
Compression ratio (compression) 17.2:1
Cylinder bore, mm 125
Piston stroke, mm 130
Crankshaft bearings 6
Configuration V
Fuel type diesel
Fuel system inline injection pump
Cylinder head OHV
Timing mechanism spur gear
Timing rocker arm
Cooling water

Mercedes OM403The high power of the Mercedes OM 403 engines at low revs makes them versatile in terms of gearbox compatibility.

The motors themselves are also used in a wide variety of applications. These are trucks, and construction loaders, and municipal vehicles (for example, garbage trucks). At the same time, the OM403 is perfectly combined with various types of chassis, axles and braking systems.

Engine Modifications

  1. OM 403.900 with 184 kW (250 HP);
  2. OM 403.905 with 236 kW (320 HP). Issue 9/1970 – 5/1975. For models MB 1932, 1632, 2232, 2032;
  3. OM 403.906 with 184 kW (250 HP). Issue 1/1969 – 4/1972. For models MB F 193, F 263, F 463;
  4. OM 403.910 with a capacity of 184-236 kW (250-320 hp). For MB Comfort class 400 – S211, 400 – S215;
  5. OM 403.911;
  6. OM 403.915 with 236 kW (320 HP). Issue 1/1972 – 12/1975. For models MB 1932, 1632, 2232, 2032;
  7. OM 403.916 with 236 kW (320 HP). Issue 5/1974 – 9/1983. For models MB 1932, 2632, 1632;
  8. OM 403.917 with 236 kW (320 HP). Issue 4/1972 – 12/1974. For models MB F 130, F 193, F 263;
  9. OM 403.918 with 236 kW (320 HP). Issue 7/1975 – 6/1983. For models MB O 303 – O 303;
  10. OM 403.919 with 236 kW (320 HP). Issue 4/1972 – 12/1974. For models MB F 130, F 193, F 263;
  11. OM 403.930 with 236 kW (320 HP). Issue 4/1972 – 12/1974. For models MB F 130, F 193, F 263;
  12. OM 403.931 with 236 kW (320 HP). Issue 8/1973 – 9/1983. For models MB 1932, 2632, 1632, 2232;
  13. OM 403.932 with 236 kW (320 HP). Issue 5/1974 – 9/1983. For models MB 1932, 2632, 1632, 2232, 2032;
  14. OM 403.933 with 261 kW (355 HP). Issue 8/1973 – 9/1983. For MB 2632;
  15. OM 403.934 with 236 kW (320 HP). Issue 4/1972 – 12/1985. For models MB 1932, 1632, 2232;
  16. OM 403.935 with 261 kW (355 HP). Issue 8/1973 – 9/1983. For models MB 1932, 1632, 2232.

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