The Engine
The Mercedes OM602 engine is a 5-cylinder diesel engine of 2497cc or 2874cc. The 2874 cc (2.9 L) was used in the 310D and 410D Mercedes-Benz T1 and the Phase 1 Mercedes Sprinter vans (where it was modified for direct injection), the Ssangyong Musso and Korando range and even in the 1996–1999 models of the E-class. It was available in either naturally aspirated or turbocharged variants with two valves per cylinder.
The camshafts and injection pump are driven by duplex chain from the crankshaft. A separate single-row chain drives the oil pump. The camshaft operated the valves via hydraulic bucket tappets; valve clearance adjustment is automatic.
On many OM602 engines fuel injection is indirect. A Bosch PES in-line injection pump is used, with a mechanical governor and vacuum-operated stop control. The pump is lubricated by a connection to the engine oil circulation and the fuel lift pump is mounted on the side of the injection pump.
Some later versions of the 2.9 L capacity unit use a Bosch VE-style rotary distributor injection pump with electronic control and have a significantly different combustion chamber as they use direct injection.
Preheating is by glow plugs with automatic control of preheating time.
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