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16VSeries 396 TC92

MTU Series 396 (Legacy) — Marinediesel, Bohrung 165 x Hub 185 mm, 1800–2100 (depending on variant and load factor) rpm, 600–3650. Brennstoff: Diesel (marine grade). Status: Discontinued / Legacy production ended. Overhaul and remanufacturing services available through MTU.. Verifiziert, Datenblatt verlinkt.

1520.0 kW
Power

Engine Specifications

16
Cylinders
165 mm
Bore
175 mm
Stroke

Components & Design

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Technical Data

Bore 165 mm (6.5 inches)
Stroke 185 mm (7.3 inches)
16V Displacement 63.3–71.45 liters
16V Continuous Power 1580 kW @ 1800 rpm (genset); 2150 kW @ 2000 rpm (marine TE94)
16V Overload Capacity 1740 kW
16V Dry Weight 5510–7090 kg (engine only, no gearbox)
Compression Ratio 14.5:1
Aspiration Turbocharged + charge-air cooled (aftercooled)
Fuel System Direct injection, Bosch high-pressure injectors
Typical Power Range 600–3650 kW across all cylinder variants
configuration V
rpm 2100
fuel type MGO
technology Mechanical
power kw 1520

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Common failures & inspection points

Poor diesel quality / contaminated fuel causing filter collapse and engine starvation. Water, biological growth, and particulates damage Bosch high-pressure inj
Fuel injection pump timing offset (~60°) after overhaul causes starting difficulty, no fuel delivery, and engine shutdown. Cylinder A1 must be set to 15° BTDC w
Cylinder head gasket failure indicated by white smoke or coolant ingress. Temperature variations >50°F (27°C) between cylinders signal gasket failure. Repeated
Turbocharger failure from inadequate lubrication, contamination, or thermal cycling. Turbos operate >100,000 rpm and require clean oil at correct pressure/tempe
Valve train wear: flattened camshaft lobes, degraded valve springs, or incorrect valve clearances prevent full valve opening/closing. Bearing wear and crankshaf

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