Lifting an OM636 engine

counsellormort · 15-10-2009, 13:49

Hello to you all. This is my first visit to the forum.

I've just acquired a Mercedes OM636 diesel but I can't work out how to lift it with the hoist. I can't see any obvious attachment points for a pair of lugs to allow the hoist to attach.

All suggestions gratefully received.

Mort

GordMay · 15-10-2009, 14:19

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Mort.

Your engine doesn’t appear to have lifting lugs. Can you get a sling strap around it?

Here’s the Mercedes OM636 Manual
(BIG file @ 7.38 mb)
➥ http://www.170220.org/uploads/om636_Manual.pdf

2ndstar · 15-10-2009, 14:30

Hi Mort, Ive got an OM636 on my boat. I'd check with Westfield 4x4 as they have been an outstanding resource for parts and information. Give him a call and he should be able to help.

The link is OM636 Diesel Engine Spares

Regards, Carl

SkiprJohn · 15-10-2009, 17:38

Aloha Mort,
I've an OM636 and used chain and shackle to the 4 engine mounts with pipe spreaders to keep the chain off the sides of the engine when lifting. There is no lifting ring and I would not recommend using the manifold or any other appendage on the engine. You could use a soft strap around the trans for the rear if you were doing the engine and trans together. Good luck. They are heavy little buggers. Yes, on Westfield 4X4. Very helpful.
I might have a photo in the lifting mode if I can find it.
regards,

SkiprJohn · 15-10-2009, 22:43

Here's a coupla photos pre install. The colorful one is before I painted it. You can see all the different parts and pieces I've gathered over the years by the difference in colors.
The four chains come together to a shackle just above the spreader bars.
regards

SkiprJohn · 15-10-2009, 22:49

I've a couple of different fuel injector pumps for parts for this engine. One is built in Spain and is a marine version and the other is a Bosch for a MB180D. Might be good for parts or rebuild if you are interested. Drop me a private message.
regards,

counsellormort · 16-10-2009, 15:51

Thanks Gord May. I've printed the manual -- very useful.

Thanks Skipr John, too. That hoising rig looks perfect.

And thanks to 2nd Star. I've checked out the Westfield site.

Mort

SkiprJohn · 16-10-2009, 21:02

If you have questions about your engine I have redone mine so can answer most.
regards,

15-10-2009, 13:49	#1
counsellormort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	Lifting an OM636 engine Hello to you all. This is my first visit to the forum. I've just acquired a Mercedes OM636 diesel but I can't work out how to lift it with the hoist. I can't see any obvious attachment points for a pair of lugs to allow the hoist to attach. All suggestions gratefully received. Mort

15-10-2009, 14:19	#2
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 12,582	Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Mort. Your engine doesn’t appear to have lifting lugs. Can you get a sling strap around it? Here’s the Mercedes OM636 Manual (BIG file @ 7.38 mb) ➥ http://www.170220.org/uploads/om636_Manual.pdf __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

15-10-2009, 17:38	#4
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 5,199	Aloha Mort, I've an OM636 and used chain and shackle to the 4 engine mounts with pipe spreaders to keep the chain off the sides of the engine when lifting. There is no lifting ring and I would not recommend using the manifold or any other appendage on the engine. You could use a soft strap around the trans for the rear if you were doing the engine and trans together. Good luck. They are heavy little buggers. Yes, on Westfield 4X4. Very helpful. I might have a photo in the lifting mode if I can find it. regards, __________________ JohnL Click to Search Cruisers Forum Archives, Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere, Vigor, http://www.atomvoyages.com/articles/boatlist.htm, http://www.mahina.com/boats.html

15-10-2009, 22:43	#5
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 5,199	OM636 Hoisting Here's a coupla photos pre install. The colorful one is before I painted it. You can see all the different parts and pieces I've gathered over the years by the difference in colors. The four chains come together to a shackle just above the spreader bars. regards Attached Thumbnails __________________ JohnL Click to Search Cruisers Forum Archives, Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere, Vigor, http://www.atomvoyages.com/articles/boatlist.htm, http://www.mahina.com/boats.html

15-10-2009, 22:49	#6
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 5,199	I've a couple of different fuel injector pumps for parts for this engine. One is built in Spain and is a marine version and the other is a Bosch for a MB180D. Might be good for parts or rebuild if you are interested. Drop me a private message. regards, __________________ JohnL Click to Search Cruisers Forum Archives, Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere, Vigor, http://www.atomvoyages.com/articles/boatlist.htm, http://www.mahina.com/boats.html

15-10-2009, 14:30	#3
2ndstar Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Boat: Herreshoff 45 Second Star Posts: 16	Hi Mort, Ive got an OM636 on my boat. I'd check with Westfield 4x4 as they have been an outstanding resource for parts and information. Give him a call and he should be able to help. The link is OM636 Diesel Engine Spares Regards, Carl

16-10-2009, 15:51	#7
counsellormort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	Thanks guys! Thanks Gord May. I've printed the manual -- very useful. Thanks Skipr John, too. That hoising rig looks perfect. And thanks to 2nd Star. I've checked out the Westfield site. Mort

16-10-2009, 21:02	#8
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 5,199	If you have questions about your engine I have redone mine so can answer most. regards, __________________ JohnL Click to Search Cruisers Forum Archives, Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere, Vigor, http://www.atomvoyages.com/articles/boatlist.htm, http://www.mahina.com/boats.html

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