Used Mercedes OM636 42HP Marine Diesel Engine
Description
Used Mercedes OM636 42HP Marine Diesel Engine
Used Mercedes OM636 42hp Heat Exchanger Cooled Marine Diesel Engine. Mercedes OM636 42hp 4 Cylinder Heat Exchanger Cooled Marine Diesel Engine Complete With Gearbox, Control Panel & Wiring Loom. Removed in good running order from a Westerly 36 as part of a major refit. It has been test run at our workshops and started instantly, running well with no smoke, leaks or funny noises. It has been thoroughly cleaned and repainted with heat resistant marine engine paint and is ready to go to work.
Manufacturer: Mercedes
Model: Mercedes OM636 42hp Marine Diesel Engine
Year built: 1979
Power: 42
Motor: 31
Fuel: Diesel
Used Mercedes OM636 42HP Specs
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz (Marine Conversion) |
| Full Model Code | OM636 Marine |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Engine Family/Series | OM Classic Displacement Series |
| Engine Type & Configuration | Inline 4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Vertical Marine Diesel |
| Aspiration & Induction System | Naturally Aspirated, Indirect Injection via Pre-Combustion Chambers |
| Displacement | 1.767 Liters / 1767 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 80.0 mm x 88.0 mm |
| Cylinder Count & Valves per Cylinder | 4-Cylinder, 2-Valves per Cylinder (8 Valves Total) |
| Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 |
| Rated Power / Horsepower | 42 HP (31.3 kW) @ 3300 RPM (Pleasure Rating / Continuous around 36HP) |
| Maximum Engine Speed / Rated RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Maximum Torque | 101 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
| Fuel System & Injection Type] | Mechanical Bosch In-line Injection Pump, Pintle Injection Nozzles |
| Governor Type | Pneumatic or Mechanical Bosch Governor Set |
| Electrical System Voltage & Alternator Output | 12V System, 55 Amp Classic Marine Pattern Alternator |
| Starting System | 12V Heavy Duty Electric Starter with Sheathed Element Glow Plugs |
| Cooling System Type | Freshwater Cooled via Bowman or Heat Exchanger Shell Loop (Raw Water Secondary Pump) |
| Lubricating Oil Capacity / Oil Pan Capacity | 4.5 Liters |
| Exhaust Diameter / Exhaust System Type | 45 mm / Cast Iron Wet Mixing Exhaust System |
| Flywheel & Flywheel Housing Size | Custom Automotive-to-Marine Adapter Matrix (Frequently mated to Hurth or ZF transmissions) |
| Dry Weight without Marine Gear | 175 kg (385 lbs) |
| Dimensions L x W x H | 745 mm x 480 mm x 610 mm |
| Emission Certifications & Duty Rating | Pre-Emission Regulation Class / Continuous Medium Duty Pleasure & Cruising |
| Application | Classic sailing yachts, vintage river cruisers, wooden displacement boats, and double-ended sloops (Typical hull lengths 28-38 feet, popular with conventional shaft configurations). |















