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Mercedes OM353 Diesel Engine Manuals

The Mercedes-Benz OM 353 is a inline 6-cylinder diesel engine with a 5.7 liter, 5657 cc displacement, and turbocharged versions. The were produced from 1963-?


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Mercedes OM353 OM353A OM353LA Diesel Engine Service Repair Manual

Engine: OM352 A I, II and OM353 A 5 Turbo Diesel
Appliications: See Engine Variants Covered in Manual
Multi Unit Manual: OM352 OM353 OM362
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OM353 Technical Data

The Mercedes-Benz 353 Motor Designation is derived from the Mercedes Benz OM352 Engines which are also produced using the 353 designation. These 4-stroke motors offer a common output power that can vary from 60 kW to 124 kW (80 to 168 hp) for U.S.A. motors depending on the fuel delivery and air charge options.

They utilize diesel fuel delivered in a direct injection method from a Bosch PES style inline fuel injection pump to the combustion chamber. International 353 Motors vary from 52kW-124kW.

Mercedes OM353 Diesel Engine

Version Specifications

The following motors have variations including: alternator voltage, RQV regulator with drag lever, engine brake, and power steering pump. These vary from manual to compressed air power assist options along with the alternator voltage variations.

  • 353.909 (OM 352 A 5) 124kw@2800rpm
  • 353.910 (OM 352 A 5) 124kw@2800rpm
  • 353.911 (OM 352 A 5) 124kw@2800rpm
  • 353.912 (OM 352 A 5) 124kw@2800rpm
  • 353.913 (OM 352 A 5) 124kw@2800rpm
  • 353.914 (OM 352 A 5) 124kw@2800rpm
  • 353.950 (OM 352 A 5) 124kw@2800rpm
  • 353.951 (OM 352 A 5) 124kw@2800rpm
  • 353.952 (OM 352 A 5) 124kw@2800rpm
  • 353.953 (OM 352 A 5) 124kw@2800rpm
  • 353.954 (OM 352 A 5) 124kw@2800rpm
  • 353.970 (OM 352 A 5) 124kw@2800rpm
  • 353.971 (OM 352 A 5) 124kw@2800rpm
  • 353.972 (OM 352 A 5) 124kw@2800rpm
  • 353.975 (OM 352 A 5) 127kw@2800rpm
  • 353.978 (OM 352 A 5) 124kw@2800rpm
  • 353.997 (OM 352 A 5) 124kw@2800rpm

Specifications for a 130 hp (97 kW) OM352, model 353.961. This variant is commonly used in Mercedes Benz Unimogs such as the U1100 and U1300 models.

  • Mercedes Benz Type: 352
  • Model: 353.961
  • Combustion System: Four-stroke diesel with direct injection
  • Number of cylinders, Cylinder arrangement: 6, vertical in-line
  • Bore: 97 mm
  • Stroke: 128 mm
  • Total displacement: 5657 cm²
  • Compression ratio: 17:1
  • Compression at starting speed: 22 bar up to 24 bar (2.2 to 2.4 MPa), minimum 20 bar
  • Continuous output at nominal speed: 96 kW (130 hp) @ 2800 rpm
  • Maximum torque at speed: 363 N·m (267 ft·lbf) @ 1700 rpm
  • Idle Speed: 700 rpm
  • Start of fuel delivery before TDC: 18 degrees
  • Injection Sequence: 1 - 5 - 3 - 6 - 2 - 4
  • Valve clearance, cold: (inlet 0.20 mm) (exhaust 0.30 mm)
  • Opening pressure of injection nozzles: 200 bar (20 MPa) + 10 (new), 180 bar minimum (used)
  • Operating temperature: 95 degrees Celsius
  • Oil pressure: nominal 2–5 bar (200–500 kPa), idle min 0.6 bar
  • Weight, dry: 460 kg, 1014 lb

International Market Variants

International OM353 Diesel Engines
Designation CC Power   Designation CC Power
OM 353.901 5675cc 74 kW   OM 353.936 5675cc 81 kW
OM 353.901 5675cc 81 kW   OM 353.937 5675cc 92 kW
OM 353.902 5675cc 50 kW   OM 353.940 5675cc 81 kW
OM 353.902 5675cc 59 kW   OM 353.944 5675cc 52 kW
OM 353.902 5675cc 62 kW   OM 353.945 5675cc 52 kW
OM 353.902 5675cc 74 kW   OM 353.946 5675cc 52 kW
OM 353.905 5675cc 74 kW   OM 353.958 5675cc 110 kW
OM 353.907 5675cc 92 kW   OM 353.959 A 5675cc 124 kW
OM 353.921 A 5675cc 110 kW   OM 353.960 5675cc 88 kW
OM 353.922 5675cc 88 kW   OM 353.961 5675cc 96 kW
OM 353.923 5675cc 81 kW   OM 353.962 5675cc 70 kW
OM 353.930 5675cc 62 kW   OM 353.973 5675cc 92 kW
OM 353.931 5675cc 81 kW   OM 353.977 5675cc 124 kW
OM 353.932 5675cc 88 kW   OM 353.980 5675cc 81 kW
OM 353.933 5675cc 88 kW   OM 353.995 5675cc 92 kW

Vehicle Applications

  • Mercedes Engine - Industry - Bus - Boat - Marine
  • Mercedes Unimog Series Trucks - Types: 1017 1417 1217 1617D
Mercedes OM353 Diesel Motor and ID Plate